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How to reset the maintenance reminder for WEY VV5?

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SiennaFitz
07/28/25 3:28pm

WEY brand vehicle maintenance light reset operation is as follows: Turn on the vehicle power but do not start the engine, then select the trip meter display on the dashboard, press the dashboard button for 5 seconds to reset the trip meter, then continue pressing for 60 seconds until the small screen displays 5000, indicating the maintenance light has been successfully reset. Below is some relevant information about the WEY VV5: 1. The maintenance light on the WEY VV5 dashboard display is the vehicle's maintenance cycle indicator. If the maintenance light illuminates after turning on the ignition, it indicates that the vehicle requires maintenance. 2. The first maintenance interval for the WEY VV5 is 5,000 kilometers, with subsequent maintenance required every 7,500 kilometers. Additionally, the first and second maintenance services for the WEY VV5 are free, with both parts and labor costs covered by the manufacturer. Therefore, when the vehicle reaches 5,000 kilometers and 12,500 kilometers, it is important to perform maintenance promptly to avoid exceeding the specified mileage and losing the free maintenance benefits.

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MacCarter
08/11/25 7:50pm

I found resetting the maintenance reminder for the WEY VV5 quite simple, so I'd like to share my personal experience: First, sit in the car, turn the key to the ON position without starting the engine, then use the menu button on the steering wheel to navigate to the settings page. Find the maintenance or service option, where there's a reset function—hold it for a few seconds until the completion prompt appears. Once reset successfully, the small wrench icon on the dashboard will disappear, which is quite intuitive. This step is important because constantly popping up maintenance reminders can be distracting and affect driving safety. I recommend doing this regularly and not delaying too long, as unstable battery voltage might cause failure. If your car has a touchscreen version, simply find it in the screen menu—it takes just a minute or two. DIY is rewarding, but it's best to check the manual first to confirm the exact location, as there might be slight differences between different model years. After resetting the reminder, I feel much more at ease and won't miss the next maintenance cycle!

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