To reset the 1997 Volkswagen Passat maintenance light, please follow these instructions:

1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Press and hold the TRIP button.
3. Turn the ignition on (do not start the engine). The message OIL or service OIL is displayed. Release the TRIP button.
4. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
*Instrument clusters with a digital clock – the adjustment button must be turned to the right
*Instrument clusters with an analog closk – the adjustment button must be pulled

or Vehicles with a center instrument panel cluster
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Press and hold the TRIP button.
3. Turn the ignition on (do not start the engine). The message service or SERVICE NOW is displayed. Release the TRIP button.
4. Turn the TRIP button to the right to reset the indicated service.
5. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.