Instruments (Hatchback): Maintenance Volkswagen Beetle A4

SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY

Function

The Service Reminder Indicator electronics include

1. A time counter
2. Two odometers

The electronics evaluate the contents of the counters, so that the consumer is either

1. After a specific time span has run out.
2. After reaching a specific distance.

is requested to contact the dealership.

Via Service Reminder Indicator (SRI), that a service is required (whichever is due first).

Only the total distance driven and the daily distance driven is displayed in the speedometer -2- between services.

Scheme 3

When a Service comes due, the type of service will blink in the speedometer after the ignition is turned on -2-. For the Service Tables, refer to SERVICE TABLE .

Note. By pressing the reset button -1-, the display can be switched back to driven "daily distance." The display switches back to the "daily distance driven" after 1 minute after the engine is started.

SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY FROM 04.1999, RESETTING

Each service must be called up and reset individually.

Reset the service interval display using the knob -1- to set the trip odometer to zero when the instrument cluster is in "reset mode."

Initiating the Reset Mode

Turn off the ignition.

Press and hold the reset button -1- for resetting the trip odometer to zero.

Switch on ignition.

"OIL" or "OEL" appears in the display.

Release the reset button -1-.

The instrument cluster is now in reset mode.

1. Pressing the reset button -1- quickly switch between "OIL" and "OEL" and "INSP" without resetting the Service.
2. Pressing and holding the reset button -1- will switch to the next Service and stay there for approximately 10 seconds and then switches back.

Resetting the "OIL" or "OEL" Service

Press the reset button -1- quickly until "INSP" appears.

Press the reset button -1- for at least 10 seconds. When doing this, "INSP" will switch to "OIL" or "OEL" and after 10 seconds the "OIL" or "OEL" Service will be reset. Three dashes will appear in the display.

Release the reset button -1-.

Resetting the "INSP" Service

Press the reset button -1- quickly until "INSP" appears.

Press the reset button -1- for at least 10 seconds. When doing this, "INSP" will switch to "OIL" or "OEL" and after 10 seconds the "OIL" or "OEL" Service will be reset. Three dashes will appear in the display.

Turnoff the ignition after the Service is reset.

The instrument cluster will be in "standard mode" the next time the ignition is turned on.

Note. It is necessary to reset the service interval display at each delivery inspection, each oil change and each Inspection Service.

SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY, FROM 05.1999

With the introduction of the flexible service intervals, only "service" will appear in the display.

Pre-Service Warning

A pre-service warning for an upcoming service occurs first 3, 000 km (2, 000 miles) before interval has elapsed.

The following will appear in the odometer display for 20 seconds after the ignition is turned on

Service

After the pre-warning has run to the end, service requirement is displayed

The following will appear in the odometer display for 20 seconds blinking after the ignition is turned on

Note. By resetting via adjustment button on instrument cluster, service interval is set to 15, 000 km. It is only possible to set (adapt) the other service intervals using the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B. Be sure to read the information regarding the flexible service interval display in the Operating Instructions and in Maintenance.

SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY, FROM 05.1999, RESETTING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B

The service interval display must be reset at

1. Delivery inspection.
2. Each inspection service.

There are two ways to reset the service interval display

Using the VAS 5051B under "Guided Fault Finding".

Connect the VAS 5051B. Refer to VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEM, CONNECTING .

In VAS 5051B, select operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".

Using the "Go To" button, select "Functions/Component selection" and the following menu options in sequence

1. Body
2. Electrical Equipment
3. 01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems
4. Instrument Cluster
5. Functions
6. Adapting the instrument cluster
7. Service Interval Display, Resetting

Reset the service interval display using the knob -1- to set the trip odometer to zero when the instrument cluster is in "reset mode."

Initiating the Reset Mode

Turn off the ignition.

Press and hold the reset button -1- for resetting the trip odometer to zero.

Switch on ignition.

Release the reset button -1-.

"Service" appears in the display.

Press the reset button -1- for approximately 10 seconds until "Service" goes out.

The displayed Service will be reset and the odometer display returns to its standard setting.

Turn off the ignition.