SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY, RESETTING, WITHOUT Vehicle Diagnostic Tester THROUGH MY 2013

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Using the Rocker Switch on the Windshield Wiper Lever or the Button in the Multifunction Steering Wheel

Fig 1: Identifying Rocker Switch On Windshield Wiper Lever

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-- Using the rocker switch, select the "settings" menu.

-- Using the button on the multifunction steering wheel, select the "settings" menu.

Fig 2: Identifying Multifunction Steering Wheel Buttons (All Models Except 2004-08 Golf Sedan & 2004 R32)

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-- Go the "Service" submenu, select "Reset".

-- Then press the "OK button" -1- in the windshield wiper lever or in the multifunction steering wheel -5- to reset the service interval display.

-- Press the "OK button" to confirm the security question that follows.

Using the Buttons in the Instrument Cluster

-- With the ignition turned off, hold the -3- button pressed.

Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Cluster Buttons (2012 Beetle)

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-- Switch on the ignition.

-- Release the button -3- press the button for setting the clock -1- one time quickly.

The Service Interval Display is now in the Reset mode.

After a brief period, the display switches back to the normal display.