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[aud300lux]

Hi i bought a new Polo 1.9 Tdi about 11 months ago, the dealer told me the first service is necessary between 15000 and 45000Km after i asked him a couple of times, i'm now on 7100 and when i insert the key in the ignition a spanner symbol comes up and 7900kms, does this mean i am due for the first service? i'm sorry to bother you all but I cant consult my handbook as its in German and I currently live in Luxembourg and although my car dealer promised to order an english one for me it hasnt turned up!:(

[MrE]

Hi, does the spanner sign stay on all the time the engine is on, or does it dissapear after a moment or two? I'm just guessing, but it could be a countdown till the first service... 15000 - 7100 = 7900. Keep a watch on the 7900 and see if it goes up or down as you use your car.
Good luck with getting the English manual!
Paul

[aud300lux]

yes it goes off once i start the engine..i booked in the first service so it should disappear after that, no luck with the manual, and i thought customer service was bad in malta,,,,,i actually had to chase this guy to sell me the car!:confused: thanks for the reply