Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Service Interval Display, Coding At Delivery Inspection - USA And CANADA
-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnosis Tester. Refer to VEHICLE TESTER, CONNECTING .
-- Switch the ignition on.
-- Touch the "GUIDED FAULT FINDING" button/field on the screen.
If the displays indicated in the procedure are not shown on the display. Refer to Operating Instructions for the Vehicle Diagnosis Tester.
-- Select the following one after the other:
- Brand
- Type
- Model year
- Engine Code
-- Confirm the VIN.
If the vehicle identification procedure was performed correctly, press > button for confirmation.
-- Select the following one after the other:
- Body
- Electrical Equipment
- 01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems
- "Instrument cluster" -ARROW-.
- Instrument cluster functions
- "Adapt Service Interval Display".
Check which intervals are set.
Intervals must be set or recorded for first oil change service at 5, 000 miles/8, 000 km.
-- Perform Adaptation according to instructions from "GUIDED FAULT FINDING".
Note for vehicles from MY 07:
The following applies to USA and Canada vehicles:
Channel 50: 50 (= 5000 miles) for USA
Channel 50: 80 (= 8000 km) for CDN
Channel 51: 372 (= 372 days) for USA and CDN
When coding QG0 or QG2: Channels 42 + 49 are not available and are replaced with channels 50 + 51.
Furthermore, when coding QG0, QG2, channels 43, 44 and 49 are deactivated
Ending the adaptation:
Indicated on display:
-- Press the Go to button -arrow- on display.
Indicated on display:
-- Press the End button -arrow- on the display.
-- Turn off ignition and disconnect diagnostic connection.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.