How to Reset the Maintenance Reminder for Volkswagen?
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Volkswagen's maintenance reminder is a factory setting. To clear this maintenance alert, you need to turn off the ignition with your right hand and press the right button on the dashboard with your left hand. Then, turn the ignition back on, and the dashboard will display a countdown. Once the countdown ends, the maintenance reminder will be cleared. Here is some related information about Volkswagen's maintenance reminder: 1. Most cars have a maintenance reminder warning light. When the vehicle reaches the mileage requiring maintenance, the maintenance light on the dashboard will illuminate, reminding the owner to service the car promptly. 2. Common styles of maintenance lights include a yellow oil can symbol, a yellow wrench symbol, or a direct message such as "Please change the oil soon."
When I drove the old-generation Bora, resetting the maintenance reminder was quite simple. With the engine off, hold down the 00/SET button on the right side of the instrument panel without releasing it, then turn the key to the 'ON' position (without starting the engine). At this point, the instrument panel will display 'Reset maintenance data?'. Next, press the 0.0 confirmation button below the instrument panel to clear the warning light. Remember, you must complete the operation within 10 seconds after turning on the ignition—if you're slow, you might need to try a couple more times. By the way, when the wrench icon is flashing, you can still drive, but it's best to perform maintenance as soon as possible. After resetting it yourself, the next mileage countdown will restart, so don’t just clear the reminder and forget about the actual maintenance!
