How to clear the immediate vehicle condition check alert on the Passat?
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To clear the immediate vehicle condition check alert on the Passat: 1. Turn on the hazard lights, press and hold the button on the right side of the odometer, turn the key to display the reset confirmation on the instrument panel, then press the OK button on the steering wheel to confirm the reset. 2. Turn on the hazard lights, press and hold the trip meter reset button, turn the ignition to the position where the dashboard lights up (self-test mode), then the display will show whether a reset is possible, and you can proceed with the reset. Taking the 2021 Passat as an example, it is a mid-size sedan with the following dimensions: length 4933mm, width 1836mm, height 1469mm, wheelbase 2871mm, fuel tank capacity 68.5l, and curb weight 1470kg.
Last time my Passat displayed this warning, I resolved it this way: First, sit in the car without rushing to start the engine. Press and hold the 0.0 button with a square frame on the right side of the instrument cluster while turning the key to power on (but don't start the engine). Keep holding the button for about 5 seconds until the central display shows an English reset menu, then release. Use the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel to select the oil service reset and confirm to clear it. The whole process takes just 2 minutes, but note it must be done on the same day as the maintenance service. If other warning lights are illuminated on the dashboard, this method won't work - you'll need to visit the dealership for computer diagnostics.
Last time at the 4S shop, I saw the technician handle the Passat's condition check prompt with remarkable efficiency: connect the diagnostic computer to the central electrical system, then directly select the reset option in the instrument menu. The principle is that the maintenance cycle recorded by the onboard computer has expired, and the system automatically triggers a prompt when the preset 5,000 kilometers or six months is reached. Actually, you can clear it manually yourself. Remember to ask the technician to teach you how to operate the new model using the steering wheel VIEW button combined with the turn signal lever after the next maintenance—it's more intuitive than the old button combinations. The shop will also help you set the next inspection mileage to avoid repeated prompts.
