This article is all about the 2017 Passat Oil Light Reset which has to be done every 5 thousand miles. The oil light also called “MAINT REQD” on some car makers, is not a warning light, rather, it is a reminder.
The maintenance required or oil change light is a reminder to you, that it is due time for maintenance again and changing of oil. If you take your 2017 Passat to a quick LUB store they will reset the light for you after changing the oil but if they forget to, you will have to.
2017 Passat Oil Light Reset Steps
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Ideally, after traveling every 5000 miles, you need to perform an oil change (also called service) so the light comes on. Be sure to go through your car owner’s manual to be sure of what the light looks like on the dashboard.
- Turn off your car
The first step is turning off your car and making sure all the doors are closed
- Press and hold the 0.0/SET button
The button is located on the cluster.
- Turn on the car without starting the engine and keep the 0.0/SET button held
If your vehicle has an ignition button, keep your foot off of the brake and then press the START-STOP button.
- Press the OK button
Once it is turned on you should see this little message that says Do you really want to reset the oil change service? Press the OK button on the steering wheel to confirm.
Inspection light reset
This section will show you how to reset the inspection lights on this Volkswagen Passat B8. The procedure is very simple, so what should you do is:
Reset Passat With Basic Display
- Start by turning off your car
- Then turn on the Hazard warning light
- Next, press and hold the 00/SET button on the dash
- Turn on the car while still holding down the 00/SET button
- When it starts to light up you can release the 00/SET button and then press the ❏ button on the left side of the dash.
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Engine Type Oil Viscosity and Capacity
This is a tabular representation of 2017 Passat oil viscosity and capacity detailed information and it is important to know this as it will help in knowing the exact oil for your vehicle. This info. Comes in handy before and after the 2017 Passat oil change reset.
Model: Volkswagen Passat B7, 3C/36 (2010 – 2015)
| Car Make, Model & Year | Engine | Capacity in liters | Oil Change Intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passat 1.4 TSI (90 kW) (2010 – 2015) | CAXA, CMSB | 3.6 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 1.4 TSI (110 kW) EcoFuel (2010 – 2015) | CDGA | 3.6 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 1.4 TSI (118 kW) (2010 – 2015) | CKMA, CTHD | 3.6 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 1.8 TFSI (112 kW) (2011 – 2015) | CDAB, CGYA | n/a | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 1.8 TFSI (118 kW) (2010 – 2015) | CDAA | 4.7 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 2.0 TFSI (155 kW) (2010 – 2015) | CCZB | 4.7 / 0.5 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 2.0 TFSI (155 kW) 4Motion (2012 – 2015) | CCZB | 4.7 / 0.5 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 3.6 V6 (220 kW) 4Motion (2011 – 2015) | BWS | 5.5 / 0.5 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 1.6 TDI (77 kW) (2010 – 2015) | CAYC | n/a | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 2.0 TDI (100 kW) (2010 – 2015) | CFFA | 4 / 0.3 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 2.0 TDI (103 kW) (2010 – 2015) | CFFB | 4 / 0.5 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 2.0 TDI (103 kW) 4Motion (2010 – 2015) | CFFB | 4 / 0.3 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 2.0 TDI (125 kW) (2010 – 2013) | CFGB | 4 / 0.3 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 2.0 TDI (125 kW) (IND, RUS, SAM) (2010 – 2015) | CLLA | n/a | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 2.0 TDI (125 kW) 4Motion (2010 – 2013) | CFGB | n/a | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 2.0 TDI (130 kW) (2012 – 2015) | CFGC | n/a | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| Passat 2.0 TDI (130 kW) 4Motion (2013 – 2015) | CFGC | n/a | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
This article is a very comprehensive guide about the 2017 Passat Oil Change Light Reset, it also contains tabular details about engine type, oil viscosity, and capacity. Please do not forget to share this article using the share button below, who knows you might help someone who needs it.
Conclusion
All information provided on this page is for information purposes and it is basically a guide as to how to carry out the above subject matter. Due to the fact that there are many varieties of the vehicle make and models, we strongly advise you to refer back to your car owner’s manual for the procedure if the one above is not working if you have any more questions about the 2017 Passat Oil light reset please ask using the comments section.
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