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How to Reset the Service Light on a Volvo Car

Model: Volvo Volvo Various
Part: Warning light – error code

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In this video, see how to reset the service light on a Volvo car. The reset method is generally the same across models. Close all the vehicle doors, then turn on the ignition without starting the engine.

Press the "ok" button located at the top of the lever on the left side of the steering wheel, and simultaneously press the "start" button in the centre of the console. The dashboard lights up; release the "start" button and the service light will start flashing.

Continue to hold the "ok" button; after a moment, release it, and the light will turn off, displaying the new service interval.


Updated on 27 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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