How to reset the maintenance reminder on Jetta VS7?
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Turn the key to the steering wheel lock position. Press and hold the button on the right side of the instrument panel with your left hand, then turn the key with your right hand to illuminate the instrument panel without starting the engine. A wrench-shaped indicator light will appear on the instrument panel. Release the left hand and press the button on the left side of the instrument panel once. At this point, the wrench symbol will disappear, indicating successful reset of the maintenance light.
Getting rid of the maintenance reminder on the Jetta VS7 is actually quite simple. As someone who's been driving for years, I've done it myself several times. Generally, you need to first turn off the engine, remove the key and wait for a moment; then reinsert the key and turn it to the ignition position without starting the engine. At this point, the small wrench icon on the dashboard will light up; I press and hold the RESET button on the left side of the steering wheel or the setup button on the right, depending on the model year, for about five to ten seconds until the reminder disappears or I hear a beep before releasing. If there's no response, you might need to find the maintenance information reset option in the vehicle settings on the multimedia screen, navigate to it, and confirm. Don't forget to do this after maintenance, otherwise the reminder will pop up every time you drive, which is annoying though it doesn't affect safety. Doing it myself saves me the trouble of going to the 4S shop, and I can also check the vehicle's condition to make sure everything is fine.
