How to Cancel the Maintenance Warning Light?
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To cancel the maintenance reminder, follow these steps: Open the "Settings" on the dashboard, then select "Vehicle Settings", followed by "Maintenance Mileage", and finally choose "Clear". Below are the detailed items for car maintenance: 1. Replacement: Replace engine oil and oil filter. 2. Inspection and Refill: Check and refill the auxiliary tank water level, check and refill the windshield washer tank, check and refill the tire pressure for all four wheels. 3. Cleaning: Perform an engine cleaning. Here is extended information about car maintenance intervals and main contents: 1. 5000 km: After driving 5000 km, replace the engine oil and oil filter. 2. 10000 km: After driving 10000 km, replace the engine oil, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter. 3. 15000 km: After driving 15000 km, replace the engine oil, oil filter, and cabin air filter. 4. 20000 km: After driving 20000 km, replace the engine oil, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter. 5. 25000 km: After driving 25000 km, replace the engine oil and oil filter.
I reset the service reminder light myself after each maintenance, and the methods vary significantly across different car brands. For German cars, the common method is: first power on the car without starting the engine, then press and hold the 0.0 button near the dashboard for about ten seconds until the menu pops up on the screen, and select the reset option to complete. Most Japanese cars require using the steering wheel buttons to operate. For example, Lexus requires repeatedly pressing the DISP button to enter the engineering mode. Korean cars often need to have the fuse pulled to reset. Important reminder: After manual reset, it's best to drive a short distance to confirm the light is indeed off. If you can't manage it, don't force it; just drive back to the 4S shop and let the technician connect to the computer for a one-minute fix. Random button pressing could mess up the car's computer, which would be a big loss.
My best friend just dealt with this last week, and it really works! Open the driver's door, sit down without pressing the brake, and press the start button twice in a row to light up the dashboard. Use the up and down buttons on the left side of the steering wheel to switch to the maintenance settings page, and find the menu labeled 'Oil Life' or 'Service'. Hold down the OK button for three seconds, and a prompt box asking if you want to reset will pop up. Select 'Yes' to remove the little wrench icon. For cars like the Hyundai Elantra, look for the small stick button on the dashboard. If repeated attempts fail, it might be because the last maintenance data wasn't entered into the car's computer, and you'll need professional equipment to reset it.
This light essentially indicates that the vehicle's onboard computer counter has reached its limit and requires a reset. Taking my Ford as an example: Without pressing the brake, press the start button to switch to ACC mode, then simultaneously press the accelerator and brake pedals all the way down and hold for thirty seconds. You'll then see the word 'RESET' appear on the dashboard. Some vehicles have more complex procedures, such as older BMW models where you need to simultaneously press the BC button and the odometer button to access a hidden menu. Always consult the manual before attempting any reset! Once, I encountered a Tesla owner who faced an even bigger headache—resetting required entering a service password through the maintenance mode on the central touchscreen. For such smart vehicles, it's best to leave it to the after-sales service for peace of mind.
