Fixed Service

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Vehicles with fixed service are programmed with fixed service intervals. This means that the specified distance or time values are determined by Volkswagen beforehand and are fixed. Under ordinary operating conditions, this technically assures that the service will be performed when these intervals are reached.

The service intervals are therefore called fixed.

For Vehicles

that were delivered without the service interval extension (PR numbers "QG0", "QG2", "QI1", "QI2", "QI3", "QI4" and "QI7".
that had the service interval extension switched off
where LongLife engine oil was not used

Have Fixed Service.

The fixed service intervals apply to all maintenance, which includes an oil change.

Vehicles with PR number "QG0"

The vehicles are "not" equipped at the factory with the components for flexible service. The maintenance has fixed service intervals.

Vehicles with PR number "QG2"

The PR number is only applicable through MY 2012.

On these vehicles, the flexible service was not activated at the factory. This means the vehicles have a fixed service interval display and the maintenance likewise has fixed intervals. Refer to SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY . These vehicles have the following components:

Fixed service interval display in instrument cluster
Engine oil level sensor
Brake pad wear indicator, if equipped

Vehicles with PR number "QG3"

The PR number is only applicable through MY 2012.

On these vehicles, the flexible service was not activated at the factory. This means the vehicles have a fixed service interval display and the maintenance service likewise has fixed service intervals. Refer to SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY . These vehicles have the following components:

Fixed service interval display in instrument cluster
Brake pad wear indicator, if equipped