How to Reset the Immediate Maintenance Reminder on a Volkswagen?
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To reset the immediate maintenance reminder on a Volkswagen, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the engine, press and hold the trip odometer reset button located below the tachometer; 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, release the trip odometer reset button, and the SERVICE indicator will appear. Pull out the minute button on the clock and turn it to the right to display the mileage; 3. Turn off the engine to reset the reminder message, then turn the ignition to the ON position again, and the SERVICE indicator will disappear. For example, the Volkswagen CC has body dimensions of 4817mm in length, 1855mm in width, and 1417mm in height, and is a sporty sedan under the FAW-Volkswagen brand.
VW owners must have all seen that annoying maintenance reminder light. Last time I managed to reset it myself, here's how: First, don't start the engine, press and hold the small square reset button on the instrument panel, then turn the key to the ignition-on position (where the dashboard lights up), keep holding the button until the English prompt for resetting maintenance data appears on the screen before releasing. Wait a few seconds, and the reminder will disappear. If the light stays on after the operation, it might be due to poor contact with the reset button or you did it too quickly. The procedure is basically the same for older VW models and the CC, but remember to still get maintenance done on time next time—this just temporarily clears the reminder light.
I just dealt with the maintenance reminder on my Volkswagen last week, and it was actually super simple: Keep the car completely turned off, locate the combination buttons on the left side of the steering wheel, and long-press the menu button to enter engineering mode. Then, use the scroll wheel to select the maintenance reset option and press the confirm button to complete it. If it doesn't work the first time, it might be due to system delay—just try again. This method applies to most newer Volkswagen models with multifunction steering wheels, like the Lavida and Tiguan L. However, a reminder: After resetting, make sure to get the maintenance done as soon as possible so the remaining mileage displayed on the dashboard can reset properly. Don't wait until the next reminder light comes on to realize it's time for maintenance.
VW owners can try this trick to clear the maintenance reminder: Get in the car without pressing the brake pedal, press and hold the start button to power on the dashboard without starting the engine. Then immediately press and hold the small knob near the gear lever for ten seconds, and release it when you see the display flash. Tested and effective on my Golf 8. Most newer models support this reset method. If the light remains on after the operation, it might be because the technician didn't reset the computer data during the last maintenance. If it still doesn't work, you can spend 200 yuan at the 4S shop to have them reset it with their computer—their equipment is reliable.
