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How to Cancel the Maintenance Reminder on a Polo?

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Daryl
07/29/25 10:25am

polo cancel maintenance reminder method: 1. Turn off the engine and remove the car key; 2. Hold down the right button under the dashboard and insert the key, then rotate it to the power-on state; 3. When the wrench symbol appears, press the left button under the dashboard once, and the wrench symbol will disappear, after which the dashboard will return to normal display. The Polo is a compact car with body dimensions of 4053mm in length, 1740mm in width, and 1449mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2564mm. In terms of appearance, the Polo adopts a new family-style design concept, featuring a flat front grille and horizontal chrome trim for decoration, giving the front face a refined look.

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StRichard
08/13/25 2:24pm

Last time I just helped my friend reset the maintenance reminder on his Polo, it's actually quite simple. First, turn the key to the ignition-on position without starting the engine, then locate the small square button on the instrument cluster. Hold it down for about five seconds until the maintenance menu pops up on the trip computer display in the center of the dashboard. Use the up/down buttons on the right side of the steering wheel to select the reset option, then press OK to confirm - that's all there is to it. For older models without steering wheel buttons, simply long-press the instrument cluster button to reset. But be careful - this operation only clears the warning light and doesn't mean the car actually doesn't need maintenance. You still need to change the oil on schedule, otherwise it'll damage the engine. I've seen people who canceled the reminder and then drove 20,000 km without an oil change, ending up with a major repair costing 7,000-8,000 yuan.

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