Service Reminder Indicator (SRI), general information: Notes

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A Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) -F27- was included on Golf, GTI, Jetta and Cabrio vehicles up to m.y. 1995. The SRI indicates when scheduled vehicle service and maintenance is necessary.

The SRI appears in the odometer display window below the speedometer. When the ignition is switched on, one of the following displays will appear for approx. three seconds indicating the service required:

Fig 1: Identifying Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)

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IN 00 - No service necessary
OEL - 7500 mile (12,000 km) or 6-month engine oil change
IN 01 - 15,000 mile (24,000 km) or 12-month maintenance (inspection service)
IN 02 - 30,000 mile (48,000 km) or 24-month maintenance (inspection service)

After a service has been performed on the vehicle, each affected display must be reset individually.

For example, if the 30,000 mile maintenance has just been completed, the OEL, IN 01 and IN 02 displays must be reset. Refer to SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR (SRI), RESETTING .

The SRI uses a hard permanent -type memory and will not be erased if the battery is disconnected.