SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY, RESETTING WITH Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY, RESETTING WITH Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
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-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER, CONNECTING .

-- Switch on the ignition.

-- Select Guided Functions  .

If the displays indicated in the procedure are not shown on the display: Refer to Operating Instructions for Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Select the following one after the other:

  • Brand
  • Type
  • Model year
  • Engine code

-- Confirm the VIN.

-- Select the following one after the other:

Vehicles through MY 2013 

  • "Instrument Cluster"
  • "Service Interval Display, Resetting"

Vehicles from MY 2014 

  • "Instrument Cluster"
  • Select the service that is to be reset.

All Vehicles 

-- Adapting according to "Guided Functions".

End Adaptation

-- Select Go to  and then press End  .

-- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the diagnostic connector.

-- Switch on the ignition.

After switching on the ignition, service event is no longer indicated in the odometer display in the instrument panel insert.

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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.
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