How to reset vw oil change reminder

Reset automotive service, oil life, index and maintenance lights. Simply select the manufacturer, model, year and follow the instructions. Have a reset question? Ask on the Q&A's page.

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Reset automotive service, oil life, index and maintenance lights. Simply select the manufacturer, model, year and follow the instructions. Have a reset question? Ask on the Q&A's page.
Models with Digital Cluster
1998-2021 Non-Digital Cluster Models
Introduction: How to Reset Service Reminder in Jetta MK6/MK7, Passat B7, and Other
Step 1: Procedure
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Is your oil change indicator light on your Volkswagen Jetta annoying or worrying you? Do not fret, with a few simple steps we will have the light cleared in a jiffy! Just implement the following actions, step by step.

Models with Digital Cluster

Use the ◀️ ▶️ buttons on the steering wheel to display “Range“.
Press and hold the “OK” button on the steering wheel for more that 4 seconds.
From the Service menu, press 🔽 to highlight “Reset oil change service” then press “OK“.
A message will appear asking “Reset oil service“. Press “OK“.
A message will appear saying “The service interval was reset“.

1998-2021 Non-Digital Cluster Models

Turn off the ignition so the vehicle is completely Off.
Press and hold the SET/00 button, located to the right of the dash panel or between the steering wheel and instrument panel.
Continue to hold the button and turn the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine. The dash should display “Service Now“.
Release the 0.0 button. You will be prompted to “Reset Service Change Interval“.
Press the 0.0 button again, and the service interval will reset.

Congratulations! You have now successfully reset your Oil Light Indicator on the Volkswagen Jetta.

Introduction: How to Reset Service Reminder in Jetta MK6/MK7, Passat B7, and Other

Reset "Service now!" maintenance interval message in most Volkswagen cars with MFD (Multi Function Display) / MFA / MFA Plus. You don't need diagnostic tools like VCDS to do this after changing oil and filters.

This tutorial will work for most of modern Volkswagen cars:

Golf MK6 / MK7
Jetta MK6 / MK7
Passat B7
Caddy lift
Tiguan
Touran MK2

Step 1: Procedure

Turn the ignition on.
Press and hold TRIP button on the wipers stalk (right side of the steering wheel).
Use the TRIP buttons to navigate and OK/Reset button to cinfirm. Go to SETUP → Service interval → Reset and confirm the reset procedure.
Turn the ignition off.

In cars without MFD/MFA you can try this procedure:

Press and hold 0.0/SET button (right side of the instrument cluster).
Turn the ignition on.
Release the 0.0/SET button.
Press menu button (left side of the instrument cluster).
Turn the ignition off.

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Many drivers opt to handle their own vehicle maintenance, which includes changing your oil. However, when you’ve completed this task, that VW service light doesn’t just turn itself off. If you’ve just finished your own oil change, we have some good news for you: it’s pretty easy to turn off that service light on recent models. It’s important to have your vehicle serviced regularly, so don’t just turn off the service light because it’s bothering you!

How to Reset Your VW Service Light by Model Year

2006-2015:
- Turn your key into the on position
- Select the Settings menu
- Select the Service submenu
- Select Reset option
- Press OK
- Press OK again to confirm
2000-2005:
- Turn ignition to off position
- Press and hold the Trip reset button
- Release the Trip Reset button when it says “OIL” or “INSP”
- Turn the minute knob until the odometer is reset to zero
- Turn the ignition off
1993-1999:
- Turn the key into the on position
- Press and hold the Trip Reset button
- Continue holding button and turn the key to off position
- Release button
- Press and hold Minute Reset button
- Press Trip Reset button until it says “IN01”
- Turn key to on position and then back off
1990-1992: Your Volkswagen service button must be reset with a scanner at your local Volkswagen dealership or service center.

How do I turn off the oil change reminder?

Turn the key on, or if you have a push-button start, press the start button once, but don't start the engine. Push the accelerator pedal three times all the way to the floor, in less than 10 seconds. Turn the ignition off, and the light will disappear, resetting the indicator.