How to Handle the Dashboard Display of Vehicle Condition Check in Passat?
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When the Passat dashboard displays a vehicle condition check, it indicates that the vehicle requires maintenance. It is best to visit a 4S shop and use a specialized diagnostic computer to reset the maintenance code to 0 in order to clear this display. The manual method to clear the display is as follows: 1. Turn off the ignition. 2. Press and hold the 0.0 button at the bottom right corner with your left hand. 3. Turn on the ignition with your right hand (note: do not release the left hand). 4. At this point, a non-flashing wrench symbol will appear on the dashboard. 5. Release the left hand. 6. Press the button at the bottom left corner once. 7. The wrench symbol will disappear.
My Passat also showed this alert a few days ago, so I specifically went to the 4S shop to ask the technician. This vehicle condition check is actually a scheduled maintenance reminder, just like a phone alarm. You'd better check the maintenance manual records first. If it's been over six months since the last service or you've driven more than 5,000 kilometers, just book an appointment with the 4S shop. They won't just change the oil and oil filter; they'll also perform a full vehicle computer scan for fault codes and even measure your brake pad thickness. By the way, driving with the alert on isn't a big issue, but delaying maintenance for too long can damage the engine. The technician mentioned they've encountered owners who delayed maintenance and ended up needing major repairs, costing them thousands in unnecessary expenses.
