How to reset the maintenance reminder on a Passat?
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To reset the maintenance reminder on a Passat, follow these steps: Close the car door, turn off the key, press and hold the maintenance reset button, while simultaneously turning the key to the ON position. Wait for all dashboard lights to illuminate. When a non-flashing wrench symbol appears, release the button and press the A button once. Wait for the wrench symbol to disappear. The specific steps in order are: 1. Close the car door and turn off the key until the dashboard lights go out. 2. With your left hand, press and hold (the maintenance reset button), while simultaneously turning the key with your right hand. {All dashboard lights will illuminate} Wait a moment until a non-flashing wrench symbol appears on the dashboard. 3. Release the left hand and press the (A button) once, causing the wrench symbol to disappear. 4. At this point, the maintenance reset has been successful. If unsuccessful, repeat the steps.
Last time I went to the 4S shop for maintenance, I forgot to ask the technician to clear the reminder, so I had to figure it out myself after returning. It depends on which generation of Passat you have: For older models, turn the key to the power-on position without starting the engine, press and hold the 0.0 button at the bottom right of the instrument panel, wait for the screen to display a prompt before releasing, then press the confirmation button on the left side of the steering wheel to complete the process. For newer models with touchscreen infotainment systems, the steps are completely different—first press VIEW on the right side of the steering wheel to enter the menu, select the maintenance page, and follow the prompts to reset the mileage. A reminder: the operation will only work if the remaining maintenance days are displayed. If the reset fails, it’s likely due to an error in the power-on step—just turn off the key and try again!
