How to Reset the Maintenance Light on Volkswagen Magotan?
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Here is the method to reset the maintenance reminder on Volkswagen Magotan: 1. First, press and hold the small wrench button on the dashboard with your left hand; 2. Then, turn on the ignition with your right hand; 3. Next, release the small wrench button with your left hand and press the minute adjustment button on the time setting knob; 4. Turn off the ignition, remove your left hand from the time button, and start the engine—the maintenance reminder will disappear. Additional information: 1. The Volkswagen Magotan has a body length, width, and height of 4866mm, 1832mm, and 1464mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2871mm. 2. The Volkswagen Magotan is equipped with 1.4T and 2.0T turbocharged engines (models EA211 and EA888), with a maximum engine power of 162 kW, maximum horsepower of 220, and maximum torque of 350 N·m. The transmission is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Last time I cleared the maintenance light on my Magotan by myself, and the steps were quite simple. First, make sure the car is completely turned off, then press and hold the button with the 0.0 symbol on the dashboard without releasing it. Next, turn the key to power on the car, but be careful not to start the engine. Wait until the maintenance reminder or wrench icon appears on the dashboard, then release the button. The key is to press the 0.0 button again within 30 seconds, and the maintenance light will go out immediately. This method works for most Magotan models of various years, but newer models with LCD dashboards might require using the steering wheel buttons to enter the engineering mode. If you really can't figure it out, a roadside repair shop can do it for just ten bucks, which is much more convenient than making a special trip to the dealership.
The maintenance light is really annoying. I figured out a trick myself: after turning off the engine, press and hold the 0.0 button with your finger, turn on the ignition and wait for the dashboard to flash a prompt, then release and immediately press the 0.0 button again. The whole process takes about as long as taking a sip of water, and you don't even need any tools. However, there's a slight difference between older and newer cars—my 2015 Passat requires pressing the button twice to clear it. If nothing happens when you press it, it's probably because the steps are wrong, so don't force it. Actually, the maintenance reminder is a good thing; it's better to reset it after the maintenance is done to avoid forgetting the next oil change.
