Cars with the serial code QG1 are serviced according to the maintenance system with an increased frequency.
Vehicles with serial code designation QG0, QG2 and QG3 are serviced within strict deadlines.
The code designation is indicated on the rating plate in the engine compartment.
Code Explanations
With the help of the code, the vehicle equipment, additional equipment or its maintenance according to the extended frequency system is indicated.
- QG0 = vehicles with this code are not serially included in the extended service system.
- QG1 = Vehicles are factory-equipped with extended service intervals and equipped with engine oil level and brake pad wear sensors. The service interval display system is activated.
- QG2 = these cars have the same equipment as cars with the code QG1, but their maintenance must be carried out within strictly defined terms.
Extended Service System «Longlife-Service»
The engine is filled with aging-resistant oil at the factory and for this reason, depending on the operating load on the engine, longer intervals between vehicle maintenance are possible.
The due date for maintenance is communicated to the driver by displaying relevant information on the display on the instrument panel or on the display of the daily mileage meter after the ignition is switched on.
As the service date approaches, immediately after the ignition is turned on or the engine is started, the wrench symbol and the number of kilometers left to service appear on the display.
After approx. 10 seconds, the switchover takes place and the display shows the clock symbol and the number of days remaining until maintenance. At the same time, a message appears on the instrument panel display, e.g «service in 3000 km oder40 T agen» (service after 3000 km or 40 days). This message disappears from the display after about 20 seconds.
After the maintenance period calculated by the engine control unit, the wrench symbol on the display starts flashing, accompanied by a gong, and the display shows the message «service jetzt» (service period has expired) or simply «service» (service). This means that the car should be serviced immediately.
Attention! The delay in maintenance is accompanied by information with a minus in front of the mileage or the number of days.
After performing maintenance in the workshop, the old information is reset and new information is entered. This operation is only possible with a VW tester.
Resetting the old information and entering new ones using the buttons, as was possible with previous models, is not possible.
If, on vehicles with an extended service interval system, when performing repairs or servicing, engine oil of a regular specification is filled, and not for extended service intervals, then the indicating-commander should be reprogrammed, changing the record that the time intervals between service maintenance are flexible, for the record «interval constant».
Subsequent maintenance of the car is carried out in this case in the same way as for cars with a normal service interval, i.e. every 15,000 kilometers or after 12 months, the engine oil is changed.
Attention! Specialized workshops, at each check, read the fault codes of the electronic control units for the engine, ABS, airbags and anti-theft system registered by the self-diagnosis system. It is recommended to regularly visit such a workshop, even if the maintenance is carried out by yourself.
Rigid Service Intervals
If the Extended Service Period system is discontinued, the indicating/commanding device should be reprogrammed by changing the entry that service intervals are flexible to the entry «interval constant». This can be done using the diagnostic tester after performing the next service.
The time of the last data reset or mileage can be used as a scale for setting the frequency of service for subsequent informing the driver. The entered information is retained even after the battery is disconnected.
Change of oil
The oil change is carried out in accordance with the indicated periods at the following intervals.
If the intervals are constant or there is engine oil in the engine that does not have an extended service life, then the oil is changed every 15,000 kilometers or every year.
Attention! Under difficult operating conditions, the oil should be changed more frequently. These conditions are: driving mainly for short distances or within the city, frequent driving on mountainous or dusty roads, operating a car with a trailer.
1. Change the oil and change the oil filter. At the same time, check the remaining thickness of the front and rear brake pads.
2. Enter new data on the timing of the next engine oil change (In workshop).
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