Sorry if this is me being thick but was just wondering. Does a spanner sign come up on the dash or is it a case of me deciding when to do it?

I think the car is set to variable servicing but I don't have a scooby how to check whether this is the case!

thanks

Chris.

In manual you have to twist or pull the tripometer switch. 2009 2.0 TSI FL.

Edited 9 April, 201214 yr by firestormwest

Sorry if this is me being thick but was just wondering. Does a spanner sign come up on the dash or is it a case of me deciding when to do it?

I think the car is set to variable servicing but I don't have a scooby how to check whether this is the case!

thanks

Chris.

You haven't told us what car you have and its not listed in your profile what have you got model and year please? All should show you a service due if its an Octavia II but will do so in different ways. If we know what you have we may be able to help with how to check when service is due etc.

if you turn the key to "on" (do not start engine) and then hold the trip reset button in for over 2 seconds it should show you on the display

or if you have maxidot its different and some its turning the trip reset button on key on position etc

sorry. Should have added all this info :( !

It's an 11 plate Diesel VRS.

From the manual...

Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the text can differ slightly on the display.

Service Interval Display

A key symbol (spanner) appears in the counter display for distance driven about 15 days before reaching the due date for the service The remaining distance to be driven will be indicated for 10 seconds next to the key symbol and then the remaining number of days to the due date for the service inspection.

The following will be displayed in the information display*:

Service in ... km or... days

The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km or days until the service due date is reached.

The following text appears as a flashing key symbol (spanner) as soon as the due date for the service is reached.

The following will be displayed in the information display*:

Service now!

The display disappears within 20 seconds after switching on the ignition.

The trip counter is also displayed after pressing the reset button for the trip counter (for more than 1 second).

Display regarding the distance and days until the following service interval

You can have the distance still to be driven and the days until the following service interval displayed at any time as follows:

Switch on the ignition and press the reset button for more than 2 seconds.

A key symbol (spanner) is displayed on the display of the counter for the distance driven. The remaining distance to be driven will be indicated for 10 seconds next to the key symbol and then the remaining number of days to the due date for the service inspection.

Resetting Service Interval Display

We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage.

Specialist garage:

- resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection

- makes an entry in the Service schedule

- affix the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the side of the dash panel on the driver's side.

The service interval displays can also be reset as follows by using the reset button on the trip counter:

- Switch off the ignition, press the reset button of the trip counter for distance driven and hold it down.

- Switch the ignition on and release the reset button. Now turn the reset button to the right. The service interval displays are reset.

Caution

We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself otherwise this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly set, which may also result in problems with operation of your vehicle.

Note

- Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may result in incorrect readouts.

- Information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.

- It is necessary to re-code the Service Interval Display if a new instrument cluster is installed during repair work. This work is carried out by a specialist garage.

- The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible service intervals (QG1) using the reset button as that for a vehicle with fixed service intervals (QG2). We therefore recommend having the Service Interval Display reset only by a Škoda dealer who is familiar with the procedure for resetting the display with a vehicle system tester.

- Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive information about the service intervals.

thanks for the info everyone - much appreciated!