Volvo V70: How To Reset Maintenance Service Light (2001-2016)

Last Updated on March 27, 2021 by Christ

Volvo V70: How To Reset Maintenance Service Light (2001-2016) – The Volvo V70 is a car model built by the Volvo car manufacturer, belonging to the large station wagon segment. It is only available with station wagon bodywork in five and seven-seater versions.

Born in 1996 as a restyling of the station wagon version of the Volvo 850, in 2000, it was replaced by the second series utterly different from the previous one. The latest version, the third, was presented to the public and was marketed in 2007. It was the best-selling car in Sweden for many years.

Volvo V70: How To Reset Maintenance Service Light (2001-2016)

When the Maintenance Overdue message appears in the display, it’s time for regular service at the workshop. The system must be reset after performed the maintenance service on your vehicle. Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the maintenance  light on Volvo V70:

2nd Generation (2001-2007)

In the first generation of the Volvo V70 (2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007), you can reset the service light using the Trip button. Here’s how to do it:

• Turn off the ignition and close all the doors
• Place the ignition to the position I
• Trip mode needs to be on TRIP 1 or T1

• Hold down the TRIP button and then place the ignition to the position II
• Keep holding the TRIP button until the ⚠️ indicator blinks
• Verify the indicator has been reset by shut off the car and then starting the engine

3rd Generation (2008-2016)

There are 2 ways to reset the service light on the third generation of the Volvo V70 (2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016). Both use different methods. Depending on your vehicle model year, here’s how to do it:

With Cluster Button

With Turn Signal Lever

Follow these instructions if your vehicle is equipped with a control button on the turn signal lever. Here’s how to do it:

• Keep the remote key into the ignition slot and then press the START/STOP ENGINE button briefly
• Use the thumbwheel on the turn signal lever to select Trip 2 or T2

• Press and hold the OK button on the end of the lever while holding the START/STOP ENGINE button
• Keep holding the OK button until the ⓘ indicator blinks
• Release both buttons when you hear a chime
• Verify the indicator has been reset by starting the engine

These instructions are based on the Volvo V70 owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the second and third generations of the Volvo V70 (2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 model years). Hopefully, the article Volvo V70: How To Reset Maintenance Service Light (2001-2016) can solve your problem. Good Luck!