How to manually reset the maintenance light on Lavida?

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SanLyla
07/24/25 9:50am
Different models of Lavida have different methods for manually resetting the maintenance light. The details are as follows: Steps to reset the maintenance light for the 2018 Volkswagen Lavida: 1. After turning off the engine, press and hold the reset button on the dashboard. 2. Turn on the ignition switch while keeping the reset button pressed. 3. When one of the following messages appears on the dashboard: "Confirm to reset maintenance service data" or "Confirm to reset vehicle inspection service data," release the reset button. Steps to reset the maintenance light for the 2010–2017 Volkswagen Lavida (including 1.6L models): 1. After turning off the engine, press and hold the right button (reset/adjust) on the dashboard. 2. While keeping the right button pressed, turn on the ignition switch. 3. Continue holding the right button until the maintenance light enters reset mode, then release the button. 4. Within 20 seconds of releasing the right button, press the left "menu button" once to confirm the reset.
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LeJade
08/11/25 5:06am
I've summarized the manual reset procedure for the Lavida maintenance reminder light several times, and it's quite straightforward. After turning off the engine, locate the small button marked with 0.0 or SET on the instrument panel and hold it down. Then turn the ignition key to the ON position to power up the dashboard without starting the engine. Keep the button pressed for about 10 seconds until you see the maintenance indicator light flashing or turning off completely - that's your signal. Release the button and turn the key back to the OFF position to complete the reset. The whole process takes no more than a minute or two, and successful reset will restart the countdown from your next scheduled maintenance. If left unreset, the persistent light can be distracting while driving and may lead to misjudging vehicle conditions. I recommend doing this routinely during regular maintenance - it saves time, ensures safety, and avoids unnecessary trips to the repair shop for minor issues. Acquiring basic car knowledge like this always comes in handy when you need it most.
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