Service Interval display explanation

bertJ · 03-07-2007, 16:22

Just done the following to check when next service is due:

Ignition on
Engine off
press and hold 'trip counter reset' 'clock adjust' button for >2 secs to show interval to next service

The display showed 16600 miles with a spanner symbol and when the button was released it showed 646 with a spanner and clock symbol. Is the second display the number of driving hours to the next service or what?

**VRStu** · 03-07-2007, 16:29

Probably 16600 miles or 646 days I would think

bertJ · 03-07-2007, 16:53

Stu: Thanks - days makes more sense as the variable service interval states a maximum of 2 years (i.e. 730 days). So I've had the car for about 84 days (730-646), which is about right.

bahnstormer vrs · 04-07-2007, 07:31

Eureka - I've done it.

I'd been trying for weeks to work out how this worked and despite reading and re-reading the handbook, plus a couple of posts on here, all I would manage to do was to reset my 'trip'. Doh!

I thought it was perhaps something that didn't work with maxidot.

I now have the knack; and with maxidot the message is: "Servicing in 13500 miles or 648 days" I've done 5200 miles so far in 3 months so this ties to servicing at 18500 miles/2 years. On it.

bertJ · 04-07-2007, 09:48

Another question about this display. Does it show the theoretical mileage to the next service or the actual mileage taking into account driving style etc? It's strange that the total mileage (i.e. miles the car's done already plus the projected mileage to the next service) adds up to 18,500 - the maximum allowed variable service mileage.

bahnstormer vrs · 04-07-2007, 09:59

I'm told by a dealer that it shows the 'theoretical' mileage calculated from driving style, speed/distance, stop/starts etc and that a TDI can go up to 25,000 or more before a service is due if drive gently on Motorawys all the time.

**VRStu** · 04-07-2007, 10:04

It is a real time value. It doesn't mean that you will get that amount of distance/time but based on the current calculations at that time it is a true value.

Lummox · 04-07-2007, 18:47

It cant be anything but theoretical as you havent covered the distance yet.

03-07-2007, 16:22	#1
bertJ Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Posts: 603 Thanks: 5 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Service Interval display explanation Just done the following to check when next service is due: Ignition on Engine off press and hold 'trip counter reset' 'clock adjust' button for >2 secs to show interval to next service The display showed 16600 miles with a spanner symbol and when the button was released it showed 646 with a spanner and clock symbol. Is the second display the number of driving hours to the next service or what?

03-07-2007, 16:29	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,405 Thanks: 113 Thanked 918 Times in 825 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation Probably 16600 miles or 646 days I would think __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

03-07-2007, 16:53	#3
bertJ Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Posts: 603 Thanks: 5 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation Stu: Thanks - days makes more sense as the variable service interval states a maximum of 2 years (i.e. 730 days). So I've had the car for about 84 days (730-646), which is about right.

04-07-2007, 07:31	#4
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,463 Thanks: 41 Thanked 130 Times in 119 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation Eureka - I've done it. I'd been trying for weeks to work out how this worked and despite reading and re-reading the handbook, plus a couple of posts on here, all I would manage to do was to reset my 'trip'. Doh! I thought it was perhaps something that didn't work with maxidot. I now have the knack; and with maxidot the message is: "Servicing in 13500 miles or 648 days" I've done 5200 miles so far in 3 months so this ties to servicing at 18500 miles/2 years. On it.

04-07-2007, 09:48	#5
bertJ Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Posts: 603 Thanks: 5 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation Another question about this display. Does it show the theoretical mileage to the next service or the actual mileage taking into account driving style etc? It's strange that the total mileage (i.e. miles the car's done already plus the projected mileage to the next service) adds up to 18,500 - the maximum allowed variable service mileage.

04-07-2007, 09:59	#6
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,463 Thanks: 41 Thanked 130 Times in 119 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation I'm told by a dealer that it shows the 'theoretical' mileage calculated from driving style, speed/distance, stop/starts etc and that a TDI can go up to 25,000 or more before a service is due if drive gently on Motorawys all the time.

04-07-2007, 10:04	#7
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,405 Thanks: 113 Thanked 918 Times in 825 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation It is a real time value. It doesn't mean that you will get that amount of distance/time but based on the current calculations at that time it is a true value. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

04-07-2007, 18:47	#8
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation It cant be anything but theoretical as you havent covered the distance yet. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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