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How to Reset the Maintenance Light on a Volkswagen Lavida?

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SanPaul
08/29/25 5:29am
The method to reset the maintenance light on a Volkswagen Lavida is as follows: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and hold down the 0.0 button on the instrument panel; 2. Turn on the ignition switch, and when one of the following messages appears on the instrument panel display, release the 0.0 button; 3. Select 'Reset Maintenance Data' and press the 0.0 button again to confirm. Taking the 2021 Volkswagen Lavida as an example, it belongs to the compact car category with body dimensions of length 4670mm, width 1806mm, height 1474mm, a wheelbase of 2688mm, and a trunk capacity of 510L. The 2021 Volkswagen Lavida features a front MacPherson strut independent suspension and a rear torsion beam non-independent suspension. It is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 150PS, a maximum torque of 250Nm, and a maximum power of 110kW, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
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MacHope
09/11/25 3:13am
Last time I reset the maintenance light on my Lavida myself, it was super easy. After turning off the engine, hold down the 0.0 button on the right side of the instrument panel without releasing, turn the key to power on but don't start the engine, wait for the prompt to appear on the screen before releasing the button, and finally press 0.0 to confirm. The whole process took less than 30 seconds, and it worked perfectly on my 2020 Lavida. If your car has a multifunction steering wheel, you can also press and hold the OK button while powering on to enter the system menu for reset. After resetting the light, remember to recalculate the next maintenance interval. Doing it yourself is much more convenient than going to the dealership. The procedure might vary slightly for different model years of Lavida, and older models may require checking if you need to enter the central control settings.
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Connor
10/25/25 4:02am
I have personally reset the maintenance light on seven or eight Lavidas. Key steps: After turning off the ignition, press and hold the reset button on the instrument panel (usually labeled 0.0), then turn the power to the ON position. Release and press the button again once the prompt appears on the instrument panel. Models with multifunction steering wheel buttons may reset through the menu. Ensure the vehicle is completely turned off before operation; otherwise, the system won't respond. For newer Lavida models, it's best to reset the maintenance light immediately after service to avoid false alarms. There's no need to panic when the maintenance light comes on—it doesn't affect normal driving, but prolonged neglect may interfere with other warning prompts.
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