Your Volvo is intuitive, knowing when key maintenance items need to be addressed. It helps Manchester motorists to know what's wrong with their Volvo, but these service lights sometimes need to be reset. Learn how to reset your Volvo service light and maintenance message so you can drive around New Hampshire worry-free. Merrimack Street Volvo Cars is also here to help reset your maintenance light.
Manually Resetting Your Volvo Service Light
While driving, Londonderry, NH motorists may notice a light on the dashboard is illuminated. This can be for the battery, your oil level, or several other systems. Here's how New Hampshire drivers can manually reset their service light:
- 1. Put the key in the ignition into the first position (lock).
- 2. Hold in the Volvo's trip computer button while turning the key to position two (accessory).
- 3. Wait for the yellow or red warning light to begin blinking. The center arrow should flash three times.
- 4. On the third flash, Derry drivers should let go. After releasing, a confirmation alert should pop up, indicating that the service light has been reset.
- 5. After turning off the ignition, turn the ignition back on to start your Volvo. You'll be able to check if the maintenance message is gone.
Using a Car Code Reader to Identify the Issue & Reset the Service Light
Some Merrimack motorists may have a car code reader or OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) scanner, which can be reset after assessing the type of service that's needed.
- Locate the port, which should be behind passenger headlights.
- Unplug the jump wire beneath the cap and read the code.
- Plug the car code reader under the Volvo's hood and go through the codes.
- Turn the ignition to position one while pressing down on the car code reader for a second before releasing. If no codes pop up, nothing is wrong.
- Use the code reader service manual to decipher the code.
- To reset, hold the button for 10 seconds before releasing. A light should flash.
- Hold the button down for an additional 10 seconds so all codes can clear.
- A 111 code indicates all maintenance error codes have successfully been reset.
Codes to Identify Maintenance Issues
- A1 — Transmission
- B1 — Climate Control
- A2 — Fuel System
- B2 — Cruise Control
- A3 — ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
- B5 — SRS (Supplemental Restraint System — Airbags)
- A5 — Transmission Control
- B6 — Power Seat
- A6 — Ignition System
- A7 — Combined Instrument
Why It's Important to Reset the Volvo Service Light
Resetting your Volvo service light ensures there are no ongoing issues with your vehicle. The service light may illuminate for several reasons. Wires may get mixed up. The system is providing a maintenance heads up, or it's giving a warning for a larger issue.
Schedule Service Online with Merrimack Street Volvo Cars for Help Resetting Your Volvo Service Light
When Bedford, NH drivers rely on our Volvo service center in Manchester, they receive quality maintenance and repairs at an affordable price. We have factory-trained technicians who use diagnostic tools to reset the Volvo service light and repair any issues your vehicle is having. When your Volvo service light comes on, come to Merrimack Street Volvo Cars in Manchester. Schedule service online for all your maintenance needs and Volvo service light issues.