How to Remove the Maintenance Reminder on Volkswagen?

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VonJude
07/24/25 1:15am
Volkswagen removal of maintenance reminder operation method: First, turn off the car's ignition, then press and hold the SET button on the right side of the car's dashboard with your left hand. While pressing the SET button, turn on the ignition switch, then release the SET button, press the SET button once more, turn off the ignition switch, and then turn it on again to complete the removal of the maintenance reminder. Volkswagen is an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, with models such as Polo GTI, Cross Polo, Beetle, Golf, EOS sports car, Volkswagen CC, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Phaeton, and SUV Tiguan. Taking Golf as an example: Golf is a compact car with an exterior size of 4259mm in length, 1799mm in width, 1476mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2637mm.
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Karl
08/10/25 8:57pm
My Volkswagen keeps popping up with maintenance reminders, and here's how I handle it simply myself: First, don't start the engine, just turn the ignition to the ON position. Then locate the reset button on the dashboard, usually the small dot on the right side, and hold it down for about 10 seconds until the screen shows 'Service Reset' or the light goes off. For older models without a button, use the steering wheel menu to navigate to the maintenance settings and select reset. Don't forget to get the actual maintenance done right after the reset, or the reminder will pop up again; make sure the vehicle is parked in a safe, stationary position during the operation to avoid damaging the electrical system. Sometimes the button might not work—in that case, check the manual or seek help from online communities rather than forcing it and risking damage to the dashboard.
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