How to Cancel the Maintenance Reminder on Volkswagen Vehicles?
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Turn the ignition key to the 'on' position with your right hand (do not start the engine), then press and hold the reset button on the right side with your left hand. Next, turn off the ignition key and wait until the instrument cluster screen goes completely black. Then, turn the ignition key back to the 'on' position and hold until the maintenance reminder disappears automatically before releasing your left hand. Here is some related information about Volkswagen models: 1. Volkswagen Audi: The mid-cycle refresh of the Audi A3 introduces a more stylish and sporty new family appearance, similar to the front-end design of the Audi A4L. It features a hexagonal grille with chrome accents and pronounced muscular lines on the hood, emphasizing the vehicle's sense of power. The new headlights adopt an 'L-shaped' design, and the advanced matrix LED headlights can adjust in multiple stages based on road and weather conditions. 2. Volkswagen Phaeton: This is Volkswagen's flagship luxury sedan, officially launched into mass production in 2002. It represents the perfect blend of classic craftsmanship and cutting-edge modern technology, offering unparalleled safety and impressive attention to detail. The understated exterior design not only remains the timeless essence of the vehicle but also sets a new benchmark for luxury sedans.
That little wrench icon popping up on the dashboard really annoyed me too. I later figured out how to cancel the maintenance reminder myself. First, power on the car without starting the engine. Then, press and hold the 0.0 button at the lower right corner of the dashboard with your right hand. With your left hand, turn the key to the power-on position. The dashboard will then display the maintenance menu in English. Keep holding the button until the screen dims before releasing it. Finally, start the engine to check if the reminder is gone. This method works for most older Volkswagen models. For newer models with digital dashboards, simply locate the maintenance option in the steering wheel controls to reset it. Once, I pressed the button too quickly and it didn't work. I later realized you have to hold the button until the reminder completely disappears, which takes about 6-10 seconds. If your car doesn't have a physical key, it's even simpler—just press the brake pedal and the start button, then repeat the button-pressing steps. If you still can't manage it, just visit the dealership—the technician can get it done in ten seconds.
I remember the maintenance reminder light on my car was on for a week last time, and then I secretly learned this trick from a mechanic at the repair shop. Take a toothpick or the tip of a ballpoint pen, press and hold it into the small round hole on the dashboard, and at the same time turn the key to power on with the other hand. Release when the screen displays the maintenance cycle message, then continue pressing the hole until the reminder disappears. For newer models like the Passat with LCD instrument panels, you need to use the VIEW button on the left side of the steering wheel to bring up the menu, then use the up and down keys to select the maintenance reset confirmation. I once encountered a strange situation with a Tiguan where the reminder reappeared after two days of operation. Upon checking, it turned out that the last service center didn't set the maintenance parameters correctly. Nowadays, new cars are connected to mobile apps, allowing you to reset the maintenance reminder directly in the app, saving the hassle.
