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Instrument cluster -> Service reminder display for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Service reminder display  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
The service appointment reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display ⇒ꢀfig. 10 (4), ⇒ꢀfig. 11 (4).  
For information on maintenance intervals, please see the ⇒ꢀbooklet Warranty and Maintenance.  
For vehicles with time- or distance driven-dependent service, only fixed service intervals are dis-  
played.  
Service reminder  
If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is switched on.  
On vehicles without text messages (Basic instrument cluster), a wrench symbol and a miles  
(kilometers) indicator are shown in the instrument cluster display. The distance shown in miles  
(kilometers) is the maximum distance the vehicle can be driven without having a service completed.  
The display changes after a few seconds. A clock symbol is displayed and the number of days until  
the required service is shown.  
On vehicles with text messages (Premium instrument cluster), the messages Oil changeand In-  
spectionare shown in the instrument cluster display with the number of miles (km) and days re-  
maining until service is due.  
Service event  
When service is due, a warning chime sounds when the ignition is switched on, and a flashing  
wrench symbol is displayed for several seconds. For vehicles with text messages, Service now  
is indicated in the instrument cluster display.  
Viewing service message  
The current service message can be accessed when the ignition is switched on, the engine is  
switched off, and the vehicle is stopped:  
For vehicles without text messages: Push the  
until the wrench symbol appears.  
button in the instrument cluster several times  
For vehicles with text messages Select the Settingsmenu.  
In the Servicesub-menu, select the Infomenu item.  
OR: If the Vehicle statusmain menu is active, use the arrow buttons to navigate to the service  
reminder display.  
A minus sign in front of the number of miles (kilometers) or days means that service is overdue.  
Resetting the oil change service reminder  
If the service was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility, the oil change service reminder can be reset as follows:  
Vehicles with Premium instrument cluster:  
Switch off the ignition.  
Press and hold the 0.0/SET button in the instrument cluster.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Release the 0.0/SET button.  
A confirmation message appears in the display. Confirm request with the  
button on the multi-function steering wheel.  
OK  
Vehicles with Basic instrument cluster:  
Switch off the ignition.  
Press and hold the 0.0/SET button in the instrument cluster.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Release the 0.0/SET button and push the ꢁ  
cluster within about 20 seconds.  
button in the instrument  
Resetting the inspection service reminder  
If the service was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility, the inspection service reminder can be reset as follows:  
Vehicles with Premium instrument cluster:  
Switch off the ignition.  
Switch on the emergency flashers.  
Press and hold the 0.0/SET button in the instrument cluster.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Release the 0.0/SET button.  
A confirmation message appears in the display. Confirm request with the  
button on the multi-function steering wheel.  
OK  
Switch off the emergency flashers.  
Vehicles with Basic instrument cluster:  
Switch off the ignition.  
Switch on the emergency flashers.  
Press and hold the 0.0/SET button in the instrument cluster.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Release the 0.0/SET button.  
Release the 0.0/SET button and push the ꢁ  
cluster within about 20 seconds.  
button in the instrument  
Switch off the emergency flashers.  
Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise incorrect information will  
be displayed.  
The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or the  
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OK RESET  
button on the windshield wiper lever or the OK button on the multi-function steering wheel has been  
pushed.