Instrument cluster -> Service reminder display for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Calibrating the compass  
In order to calibrate the compass, you need a valid compass zone for  
the location and enough room to drive in a circle.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Calibrate  
menu items.  
Confirm the Please drive a full circle to calibrate message by  
pressing the /+ button on the multi-function steering wheel, and then  
drive in a complete circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h).  
During calibration, CAL is shown in the instrument cluster display.  
The calibration is complete when the compass direction is displayed.  
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.  
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 displayed.  
Service reminder  
If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed  
when the ignition is switched on.  
The messages Oil change and Inspection are shown in the instru-  
ment cluster display with the number of miles (km) and days remain-  
ing until service is due.  
Service event  
When Service is due, the message Oil change now! or Inspection  
now! is shown 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:  
Select the Settings menu.  
In the Service submenu, select the Info menu item.  
OR: If the Vehicle status main menu is active, use the arrow but-  
tons 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:  
1. Switch off the ignition.  
2.  
Press and hold the /./‡3%4 button in the instru-  
ment cluster.  
3. Switch on the ignition.  
4.  
Release the /./‡3%4 button.  
5. A confirmation message appears in the dis-  
play. Confirm request with the /+‡2%3%4 in the  
windshield wiper lever or the /+ button on the  
multi-function steering wheel.  
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:  
1. Switch off the ignition.  
2. Switch on the emergency flashers.  
3.  
Press and hold the /./‡3%4 button in the instru-  
ment cluster.  
4. Switch on the ignition.  
5.  
Release the /./‡3%4 button.  
6. A confirmation message appears in the dis-  
play. Confirm request with the /+‡2%3%4 in the  
windshield wiper lever or the /+ button on the  
multi-function steering wheel.  
7. Switch off the emergency flashers.  
Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; oth-  
erwise incorrect information will be displayed.  
The service reminder disappears after a few seconds or after  
the /+‡2%3%4 button on the windshield wiper lever or the /+ button on  
the multi-function steering wheel has been pushed.