How to Reset the Maintenance Light on Volkswagen Tiguan?

[OJulian]

The method to reset the maintenance light on Volkswagen Tiguan is: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and press the maintenance reset button next to the speedometer. 2. Then turn on the ignition switch. 3. Keep the display unit on the instrument panel showing a prompt message for more than three seconds. 4. Without turning off the ignition switch, release the maintenance reset button next to the speedometer. 5. Press the menu/time setting button on the tachometer side once again. 6. Turn on the ignition switch again. If necessary, repeat the above steps. Additional information: The steps to set the distance until the next maintenance for Tiguan are: 1. Turn on the ignition switch. 2. Start the manufacturer's diagnostic tool and connect it to the vehicle. 3. Select the instrument cluster module from the control unit list interface. 4. Right-click on the instrument cluster module and select the guided function from the drop-down menu. 5. Choose 17 General Inspection and 17 Oil Change Maintenance. Follow the prompts on the specialized diagnostic tool to complete the setting of the time and mileage for the next maintenance.

[Shawn]

Here's a veteran owner's DIY tip: Back when I drove a 2015 Tiguan, I manually reset the service reminder after each maintenance. First, turn off the engine but keep the key inserted. Press and hold the 0.0 button at the lower right corner of the instrument cluster with your left hand, while turning the key to the ON position (without starting the engine) with your right hand. When "Reset service interval?" appears on the dash, release the button and press it again. Nowadays, newer models integrate this function into the infotainment menu—just find the maintenance option under vehicle settings for easier reset. Pro tip: Always engage the parking brake and shift to P mode before operating. Learned this the hard way when my car rolled back and scraped the wall in a parking garage slope last time—a painful lesson!

[CoreyFitz]

Last month, I just helped my wife reset the maintenance reminder on her 2019 Tiguan L. The process for newer models is actually quite simple: First, start the vehicle, then press the VIEW button in the right steering wheel control area to enter the menu. Locate the 'Maintenance' section, click to enter, select 'Reset Maintenance Interval,' and confirm to complete. However, some models require operating with the engine off—hold the instrument cluster button while powering on to trigger the prompt. After resetting, remember to check if the oil life displays 100%. Last time, I didn't pay attention after resetting and drove 2,000 km only to find the reset failed—turns out an incoming phone call interrupted the process midway.

[VanElaina]

Yesterday, I secretly learned the technique from the technician at the 4S shop. Turn on the ignition but don't start the engine, then immediately press and hold the '00' button under the dashboard. When text prompts appear on the screen, quickly release and press the button again, and the maintenance light will flash and reset. The key is to perform the operation continuously without hesitation. For vehicles with auto start-stop, remember to turn off that function, otherwise the engine will shut down and all efforts will be in vain. After a successful reset, the next maintenance mileage will start counting anew. This is quite important for car maintenance, otherwise, it would be unfair to be prompted by the system for maintenance even after changing the oil.