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How to Reset the Service Light on a Volvo S40

Model: Volvo S40 MK 2 - Years 2004-2012
Part: Service warning light

Here is the standard method for resetting the maintenance light on second-generation Volvo S40s: ensure that the car is completely off, without inserting the key into the ignition, then press the button to reset the trip odometer and, without releasing it, turn on the ignition. Continue to hold the button; after a few seconds, the yellow service light will start to flash; wait for the flashing to stop, and at this point, release the button. If you have followed the procedure correctly, the service light should be off.

Posted on 7 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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