How to reset the service interval Volkswagen Passat B6 without a scanner

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This article is about how to reset the  Service now! (service interval).  It appears at the moment when it is time for the car to go for service.

Even after going through maintenance, the alert does not automatically disappear, so it has to be cleared again. First, we will show how some people do the reset, and then how to do it right.

How to reset the service interval Volkswagen Passat B6 without a scanner

1. Turn on the power and at the same time press the button for requesting the service indicator readings (the button with the "key").

2. A Service now!  notification appears  .

3. After that, press the button for setting hours ("minutes").

4. Further on the "clock".

5.  The reset is completed, but we see that the Passat B6 service interval reset reminder is still on and does not disappear anywhere.

This is because most people make the mistake of not pressing the "key" and "minutes" buttons at the same time . Now we will show again how it is done correctly.

6. We turn on the power again and the button with the "key" at the same time.

7. While holding this combination, click on the "minutes".

8. And after that - "hours".

9. Release all buttons. Resetting the service interval Passat B6 is completed.

10. Turn off the power and turn it on again to check if the notification lights up again.

We see that Service now! no longer lights up.

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