How to reset the maintenance reminder on an old Polo?
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To reset the maintenance reminder on an old Polo, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and shut down the engine. 2. Press and hold the right button (reset/adjustment) on the instrument panel. 3. While keeping the right button pressed, turn on the ignition switch. 4. Continue holding the "reset/adjustment" button until the maintenance light enters reset mode, then release the right button (reset/adjustment button). 5. Within 20 seconds of releasing the right button, press the left "menu button" once to confirm the reset. Following this procedure will clear the maintenance interval indicator and restore it to normal display mode.
My old 2007 Polo keeps showing the wrench icon for maintenance reminder. I've figured out two manual reset methods. First, turn off the ignition, then press and hold the button on the right side of the dashboard without releasing. Next, turn the key to the power-on position (don't start the engine), and release the button immediately when you see the maintenance message flash on the screen. Then quickly press the left clock adjustment button, and the reminder will disappear. If this doesn't work, try holding the dashboard button for ten seconds with the power on until the prompt disappears. However, old car wiring is prone to poor contact, so pay attention to applying even pressure when resetting. Once, I pressed too hard and collapsed the button, ending up spending an extra two hundred to replace the button assembly, which really wasn't worth it. After resetting, it's best to drive a short distance to confirm the operation was successful and avoid any missteps.
