How to reset oil change light on volkswagen tiguan 2022

Reset VW Tiguan service light by following the steps below. This should be done after an oil change

• Turn OFF the Ignition.
• Press and hold the 0.0 Button on the right side of the instrument cluster.
• Turn the Ignition ON. 
• After you turn On the ignition. the spanner light will display and not blinking.
• While the spanner light is displayed. release the 0.0 Button then press the left button and the spanner light will disappear.
• Turn Off the ignition. Now start the engine to verify the VW Tiguan service reset is successful.

For other models

• Turn the Ignition On.
• Press the navigation button on the right side of the steering wheel.
• Navigate to SETTINGS
• Then scroll down to SERVICE. then press OK
• Then select RESET this press OK
• select OK on the menu then press the OK button
• The SERVICE is now reset.

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NOTE: The VW Tiguan oil monitoring system is based on an algorithm that is used to extend the frequency of oil changes. It is not based on an oil condition detection system within the motor. Hence  If you reset the light just to extend your oil change interval, you could be causing irreparable damage to your engine and possibly voiding your warranty.

VW Tiguan has service interval reminder feature that notifies the driver when the vehicle is due for service, for example, for an oil change. If the service interval display was not reset after the oil change service or inspection service, you can reset the display from the service menu.

Notifications about service events appear in the instrument cluster display and in the infotainment system. There are different versions of the instrument cluster and infotainment system; therefore, the versions and appearances of the displays may vary.

Service appointments at Volkswagen are divided into oil change services and inspections. The service interval display informs the driver about the next service appointment which includes an engine oil change and about the next inspection.

Fixed vs flexible oil change interval

The service intervals are specified for vehicles with the fixed oil change service interval. Intervals are determined individually on vehicles with the flexible oil change service interval. Oil change services only need to be performed if the vehicle requires it. The specific operating conditions and the personal driving style are also taken into consideration.

Service notification

If an oil change service or an inspection service is due in the near future, a service notification will be displayed when the ignition is switched on. The specified mileage or time is the distance or time until the next service can be completed.

The service early warning message is first displayed 30 days prior to the calculated oil change service due date. The displayed remaining distance to be traveled is always rounded to 100 km (miles) and the remaining time is rounded to whole days.

Service event

When an oil change service or an inspection service is due, a chime will sound when switching on the ignition and you can then see a wrench symbol 

• Inspection now!
• Oil change now!
• Oil change service and inspection now!

Resetting the service interval display

If the service interval display was not reset in your Tiguan after the oil change service or inspection service, you can perform in instrument cluster settings. The service interval display can only be reset through the service menu.

Opening the service menu in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro version

1. Select the Range information profile.
2. Press and hold the OK button on the multifunction steering wheel for approximately four seconds.
3. Navigate in the menu using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel.

Opening the service menu in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic version

1. Select the Travel time/distance driven secondary display.
2. In the display selection of the Travel time/distance driven secondary display, press and hold the
   
   or 
   
   button on the multi-function steering wheel in the same direction for approximately six seconds.
3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to navigate the menu.

Resetting the service interval display

1. Select Service menu.
2. Follow the instructions in the instrument cluster display.

Resetting the oil change service

1. Select Reset oil change service menu.
2. Follow the instructions in the instrument cluster display.

Do not reset the service interval display between service intervals or incorrect information will be displayed.

If the oil change service interval was manually reset, the service interval display then also switches to a fixed service interval, even on vehicles with the flexible oil change service interval.

Checking a service due date in the infotainment system

When the ignition is on, the engine is off, and the vehicle is stationary, the current service due date can be viewed at any time:

1. Depending on the vehicle equipment, press the MENU button or function key on the infotainment system and select the Vehicle menu.
   
   
   
   Or: depending on the vehicle equipment, press the CAR button or function key.
2. Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, select the Settings menu.
3. Select the Service menu item to display the service information.

What happens when you disconnect the 12 volt battery?

If the 12 volt battery in a vehicle with the flexible service interval has been disconnected for an extended period, the time for the next oil change service cannot be calculated. Therefore, the service interval displays may show incorrect calculations. If this is the case, follow the maximum permissible maintenance intervals.

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