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Reset the Service Lights on a BMW 1-Series

Many models in the BMW 1-series are equipped with a maintenance system that monitors driving conditions to calculate when regular maintenance should be completed. When the computer determines it is time for regular service, a reminder light is illuminated on the control panel. After the scheduled service is performed, the service lights should be reset in order for the computer to accurately track when the next service will be due.

Instructions

1. Insert the key into the ignition.

2. Press the “Start/Stop” button. Wait for the service reminder lights to turn on and off.

3. Press and hold the trip odometer “Reset” button.

4. Release the “Reset” button when the service menu appears.

5. Press the “Menu” button on the end of the turn signal arm to move through the menu until the service reset option is highlighted.

6. Press and hold the “Reset” button until the service light resets.

Reset the SLK 230 for an Oil Change

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 features an engine oil-life tracking system as part of the car’s computer. The computer monitors driving habits and engine conditions to determine when the oil needs to be changed. The control panel displays a reminder when the car needs an oil change. In order for the computer system to work correctly to predict the next oil change, reset the light following an oil service.

1. Insert the key in the ignition. Turn the key to position “2.”

2. Press the adjust button twice within one second. The adjust button is located below the speedometer.

3. Turn the ignition off.

4. Press and hold the adjust button. Turn the ignition to position “2.”

5.Release the adjust button after a signal sounds and the service indicator resets visibly.

Reset computer after oil change on 2006 bmw 325xi

Turn the car on. Wait about a minute for the computer to get to normal.
press and hold the travel mile reset button. Hold it untill an ! in a triangle appears. then your maintanance info will pop up. select the item to reset. and tap the side button on the wand atached to the stearing wheel. this button is what you use to browse through your computer. press the button once it will say “reset” press and hold it the second time and it will say reset, hold for 5 seconds or so and it will show a check mark next to “reset” confirming it has reset.

Reset the service oil light on jaguar s-type

Here’s how to do it yourself in no time works on a few different Jags….

Service Light Reset Instructions:

1 . Insert key into ignition.
2 . Press and hold the Reset switch (located on the Trip Computer Switchpack ).
3 . NOTE: The reset switch has to be released immediately after the ignition is switched ‘ON’. This is critical to enable the rest of the procedure.
Turn the key to Ignition position II and at the point of entering Ignition position II (i.e when a click is heard), instantaneously release the Reset switch.
4 . Wait one second.
5 . Press and hold the Trip switch (located on the end of the left-hand side stalk).
6 . Wait one second.
7 . Press and hold the Reset switch (whilst still holding the Trip switch).
8 . The cluster should display (within three seconds) the warning message ‘RESETTING SERVICE MODE’.
9 . Keep both buttons pressed until the warning message changes to ‘SERVICE MODE RESET’ (after ten seconds).
10 . Once the message is displayed the buttons may be released — sequence is now complete.
11 . If a Service Required message was displayed prior to the reset sequence, cycle the ignition to ‘Off’ and then back to Ignition position II and check that the message is no longer displayed.

Oil service reset Pontiac Grand Prix

1996-1997

Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Immediately after Step 1 press and release the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. If the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator flashes 2 times, the system is reset.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

1998-2004

With Driver Information Centre:
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Press the trip calculator MODE button until the light appears next to OIL LIFE.
Press and hold the trip calculator RESET button until the oil life percentage changes to 100%.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
Without Driver Information Centre:
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Immediately after Step 1 press and release the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. If the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator flashes 2 times, the system is reset.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

2005-2010

Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Press the OPTIONS button on the Driver Information Centre until ENGINE OIL MONITOR appears on DIC screen.
Press the SET/RESET button to reset the system. The next screen indicates that the engine oil monitor system has been reset. If the vehicle is equipped with the trip computer DIC, when the GAUGE button is pressed and the OIL LIFE REMAINING mode appears, it should read 100% OIL LIFE REMAINING appears, it should read 100 percent OIL LIFE REMAINING.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.