Volkswagen Golf 1993-2013 Service Reminder Indicator Reset

Golf 1993-1999 Service Reminder Reset

NOTE: This procedure applies to A3 models.

NOTE: The Service Reminder Indicator can also be reset using an OEM scan tool.

After performing the specified maintenance, reset the Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) displays according to the following table:

Switch ignition ON.
Press and hold odometer reset button (arrow) located below speedometer. See Fig. 2.
Switch ignition OFF and release odometer reset button. “OEL” will now appear in SRI display
Press and hold lower digital clock reset button (1) or analog clock reset (2) (see Fig. 3), until five dashes (- – – – -) appear in display.
OEL SRI is now reset for 7500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Once OEL is reset, the other displays can be reset the same way without switching the ignition on and off again.

a. Press odometer reset button to proceed to IN01 display (15,000 mile maintenance) and reset using clock reset button.
b. If necessary, repeat procedure to reset IN02 (30,000 mile maintenance) display.
c. To escape reset mode: Switch ignition ON; when “IN01” is displayed, switch ignition OFF.

Golf 1998-2004 Service Reminder Reset

NOTE: This procedure applies to A4 models.

1. Turn ignition off.
2. Press and hold trip reset button under the speedometer.
3. Switch ignition on.
4. Release trip reset button. “Service” appears in the odometer display.
5. Push trip reset button again, until “Service” disappears (approx. 10 seconds).
6. Turn ignition off.

Golf 2004-2014 Service Reminder Reset

NOTE: This procedure applies to A5 models.

NOTE: The Service Reminder Indicator can also be reset using an OEM scan tool.

NOTE: If you reset the service display yourself, the next service is displayed after 9,320 miles (15,000 km) or one year. The service interval is not determined individually.

Using Buttons in Instrument Cluster (Basic Message Display)

1. Ensure the ignition is switched off.
NOTE: If resetting the Inspection Service Reminder, turn on emergency flashers. If resetting the Oil Change Reminder, go to next step.
2. Press and hold the 0.0 (trip reset) button (3). See Fig. 4, Fig. 5, or Fig. 6.
3. Switch ignition on. Release the 0.0 button. Press the HOUR and MINUTE button (clock reset button (1) one time, quickly.
4. The Service Interval Display is now in the Reset mode.
5. After a brief period, the display switches back to the normal display.
6. Turn off ignition and remove key from lock. Wait at least 10 seconds.
7. Insert key and start engine. The service interval is now reset. Confirm “wrench” indicator light is not illuminated.

Using The Windshield Wiper Lever Buttons (Premium Message Display)

1. Using the rocker switch on the windshield wiper lever (2), select the “Settings” menu. See Fig. 7.
2. Once in the service submenu, select “Reset”, then press the “OK” button (1). The service interval is now reset.

Using The Buttons In Multifunction Steering Wheel

1. Press the appropriate multifunction steering wheel button continually until the “Settings” menu is displayed (button 1 in 2004-08 Golf Sedan & 2004 R32, or button 5 in all other models). See Fig. 8 or Fig. 9)
2. Once in the service submenu, select “Reset” and then press the “OK” button (3 in 2004-08 Golf Sedan & 2004 R32, or 5 in all other models). The service interval is now reset.