Reset Service Message Procedure for the Volvo S80

This reset is handy for the S80 owner who perform their own repair/ maintenance and then notices the “General Maintenance Required” service message light is still illuminated.

Volvo S80 Reset Service Message Instructions:

  1. Turn ignition switch to position I
  2. Press and hold “day counter reset button”
  3. Turn ignition to position II
  4. Continue holding day counter for about 10 seconds
  5. While SRL flashes, release day counter button
  6. Should hear “beep-beep” to confirm command accepted

Once the reset is complete, turn on the ignition to confirm the reset was successful.

Reset Service Light – Volvo

Last Updated on August 19, 2020

4 Comments

FWIW
On my 03 S80.
Position l is the off position. In order to reset
the “Service Message” I had to start at position ll and end at position lll.
Other than that the procedure is correct.

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