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Service oil reset Mercedes Benz C-Class

Reset service light indicator, engine oil life Mercedes Benz C-Class, year 1997-2000 reset instructions:

How to reset oil service light Mercedes Benz C-Class. From year: 1997-2000
*Diagnostic Reset Tool Required (please refer to TOOLS page)
Manual Reset:
Turn key in steering lock to position 2.
Within 4 seconds press 0 button twice.
The present status for days or distance displays, within 10 seconds turn the electroninc key in steering lock to position 0.
Press and hold 0 button while turning electronic key in steering loack to position 2 again. The present status for days or distance displays once more. Continue to hold 0 button for approximately 10 seconds until a signal sounds and the display shows 10 000 (15000KM) for approximately 10 seconds.
Release 0 button, the status is reset.
2001
Turn key in steering lock to position 2.
Call up the trip odometer and main odometer: press either of the lower two buttons on the left hand side of steering wheel until the display appears.
Press either of the top buttons on steering wheel (arrows) until the FSS indicator appears.
Press R button on the instrument cluster for 2-4 seconds.
The display reads “DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL?” confirm by pressing R button.
Press and hold the R button on instrument cluster again until signal sounds. Message will res “SERVICE INTERVAL HAS BEEN RESET”.
2002
Switch ignition on.
Repeatedly press the system selection button (bottom button located on left hand side of steering wheel) until the service symbol is displayed in the multifunction display.
Repeatedly press the SCROLL FORWARD/BACK button (top button on left hand side of steering wheel) until the service symbol is displayed in the multifunction display.
“DO YOU WANT TO RESET THE SERVICE INTERVAL?” appears, confirm that you see the message by holding down the RESET (R) button until you hear a signal.
The reset interval is set.
2003
Turn on the ignition (standard display of the control system appears).
Press SYSTEM button on the multifunction steering wheel until FSS indicator with service symbol and the service deadline appear on display.
Message appears on display “DO YOU WANT TO RESET THE SERVICE INTERVAL?” Confirm by pressing RESET (R) button until you hear a signal (approximately 4 seconds).
2004
Turn on the ignition (standard display of the control system appears).
Press button (UP arrow) or (DOWN arrow) on the multifunction steering wheel until the FSS indicator appears in the display.
Press RESET button for about 3 seconds until this message appears: “SERVICE INTERVAL? RESET WITH R BUTTON FOR 3 SEC.”
To confirm press RESET button until you hear a signal. The service indicator now displays the reset interval.

Service light reset on Volkswagen inc GOLF etc

There’s no great ”trade secret” as to how to reset the service indicator lamp on most VW’s, simply refer to pages in the Owner’s Handbook!

For reference of those interested in such matters, but who might not have access to an owner’s manual, this is the procedure to follow:

Note: the Service Reminder Indicator displays 3 messages: OEL, IN 01, and IN 02. These display to alert the driver to follow the items listed under the manufacturer’s service interval.

To reset the message displays, turn the ignition switch on. Press and hold the odometer reset button “A” located below the speedometer. Turn off the ignition while holding the button. “OEL” will display on the indicator. Press and hold the lower digital clock reset button “B” until five dashes appear in the display. If needed, press the odometer reset button until “IN 01” appears and then press the clock reset button until five dashes appear. If needed, press the odometer reset button until “IN 02” is displayed and then press the clock reset button until five dashes appear.

To exit reset mode, turn the ignition switch on and when “IN 01” appears, turn the ignition switch off.

On sum golfs you have to turn the milage odometer

To the best of my knowledge, the above service light reset procedure applicable to most Volkswagens

Skoda Octavia II (2004 – ) – 07 1.8 Service Interval Display

Page 52 of the Owner’s Manual gives the answer to this:

1. Switch off the ignition and press the reset knob of the trip counter below the speedometer and hold.

2. Switch on the ignition and release the reset button, one of the service events appear in the display.

3. It is possible to switch between the the readouts of the service events by briefly pressing the reset button.

4. When the particular service event is displayed, turn the button for setting the digital clock to the right, “service—” appears in the display.

5. Switch off the ignition. Only now is the service event reset.

Reset the service oil light on 9-3 and 9-5

Reset service light indicator, engine oil life Saab 9-3 and 9-5 reset instructions:

Resetting your service indicator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 models is easy:

1. Switch Ignition on

2. Press and release “CLEAR” button

3. Press “CLEAR” and hold down button for at least 8 seconds.

4. The word “SERVICE” will appear in the display after 2 bleeps.

5. Switch ignition off…….

Congratulations, you have now reset your service interval.

service light reset BMW 2001

BMW 2001 to current

Ignition Off (Position 0)
Press and Hold the trip odometer button while turning key to position 1 (ACCESSORY)
Keep the button depressed (about 5 secs.) until you see “Oil Service” or “Inspection” with “Reset” or “Re” in the display*
Press the button again and hold for approx. 5 secs. until “Reset” or “Re” flashes
While the display is flashing, briefly press the button again to reset the Service Interval. After the display has shown the new interval you should see “END SIA” for about 2 seconds
Note: that if the “Reset” or “Re” does not flash, then you have not met the minimum consumption level and cannot reset

*Note: On vehicles with “High” cluster, you will also see the amount of fuel (in litres) remaining until next service