How to reset the maintenance reminder on the New Bora?
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Method to reset the maintenance reminder on the New Bora: First, turn off the ignition switch, press and hold the button on the right, then turn on the ignition switch. At this point, the driver will see a small wrench indicator light on the instrument panel, and pressing the left button will reset it. To ensure the normal operation of the vehicle, manufacturers have set up some reminder indicator lights during production. Once the vehicle reaches a certain mileage, owners should promptly replace the necessary parts. The New Bora is a compact car under the Volkswagen brand, equipped with two types of engines: a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. In terms of body dimensions, the New Bora measures 4663mm in length, 1815mm in width, 1473mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2688mm.
I remember the operation to clear the maintenance reminder on the new Bora is actually not difficult. After turning off the engine, locate the small 0.0 button on the dashboard, hold it down without releasing, then turn the key to the power-on position to light up the dashboard. At this point, continue holding the button until the screen displays the maintenance data reset prompt, which usually takes about ten seconds. Once the prompt appears, release the button and press it once more to confirm. Once, my neighbor's Bora got stuck with the maintenance reminder not clearing, and it turned out the button wasn't held long enough to trigger the prompt. Before performing the operation, make sure the car has undergone maintenance; otherwise, the next maintenance timing will be inaccurate after resetting the data. The button location might vary slightly depending on the model year. If you can't find it, check the owner's manual in the glove compartment.
Last time I reset the maintenance reminder after servicing my car like this: With the engine off, press and hold the reset button on the right side of the dashboard - the one marked 0.0. Keep holding it while turning on the ignition to power up the dashboard. The screen will then display a reset option. Release the button and press it once more to confirm completion. This method works for the new Bora models from the past three years. For pre-2018 older models, you'll need to operate through the settings menu in the infotainment system. The key is to reset it immediately after maintenance - one time I delayed it by two days and the maintenance reminder got stuck on the mileage display and wouldn't go away. When doing it yourself, be careful not to press the button too hard as plastic components can age and break easily. If you really can't manage it, just go to the 4S shop and let them handle it.
Clearing the maintenance reminder is simple: Turn off the engine, press and hold the 0.0 button on the dashboard, keep holding it after powering on until the reset menu appears, then release and lightly press to confirm. The entire process takes less than a minute, with the key being to hold the button for over 10 seconds to trigger the reset signal. Many owners report reset failures due to pressing too lightly or not holding long enough. After completion, start the engine and check the dashboard—if the wrench icon disappears, it means the reset was successful. Don’t forget to reset the maintenance interval afterward; the system typically prompts for the next service automatically at 7,500 km.
