How to Cancel the Dashboard Maintenance Reminder?
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Car maintenance lights are designed to remind car owners to perform maintenance as soon as possible. Therefore, the methods to cancel the dashboard maintenance reminder are as follows: 1. Go to a 4S shop and use a dedicated diagnostic tool to clear it. 2. Use the buttons on the right side of the dashboard to manually reset it. The specific steps are as follows: 1. Turn off the ignition switch. 2. Press and hold both arrow buttons simultaneously, then turn on the ignition switch. Release the two arrow buttons after about 3 seconds. 3. The maintenance menu will appear, asking if you want to reset. 4. Press and hold the SET (reset) button for more than 3 seconds, then press the MODE button. 5. Turn off the ignition switch to complete the reset.
Last time my car's dashboard popped up a maintenance reminder which was quite annoying, but actually it's simple to handle it myself. Most models have a reset button or menu option. For example, turn the ignition switch to the ON position but don't start the engine, then press and hold the Trip button on the dashboard for about 10 seconds until the prompt disappears—Toyota and Honda are like this. For BMW and Mercedes, you might need to enter the settings menu, select the maintenance reset option, and confirm. If you're really unsure, check the owner's manual or search online for the specific steps for your car. Don't rush to the dealership—save money and time. But don't ignore the reminder light; it's telling you to change the oil or check components. I keep a habit of noting maintenance every 5,000 kilometers, which reduces this hassle.
