Reset automotive service, oil life, index and maintenance lights. Simply select the manufacturer, model, year and follow the instructions.
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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. Congratulations! You have now successfully reset your Oil Light Indicator on the Volkswagen Jetta.Models with Digital Cluster
1998-2021 Non-Digital Cluster Models
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:Introduction: How to Reset Service Reminder in Jetta MK6/MK7, Passat B7, and Other
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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How to Reset Volkswagen Service Light
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
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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.