How to Remove the Maintenance Reminder on a BMW?
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Press and hold the left button on the instrument panel to turn on the ignition, keeping the button pressed for more than 5 seconds. The display will show an "SRV" prompt; release the button, and the display will flash. Then press the left button again to complete the maintenance light reset. Here is some extended information about BMW: 1. As a world-renowned luxury car brand, BMW has multiple series including 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, i, M, X, and Z. Among them, the 1 Series is a compact car, the 2 Series is a small coupe, the 3 Series is a midsize car, the 4 Series is a midsize coupe, the 5 Series is a full-size car, the 6 Series is a full-size coupe, the 7 Series is a luxury D-segment car, the M Series is a high-performance sports car version, the X Series is an SUV, and the Z Series is an entry-level sports car. 2. In addition to regular maintenance, owners should also develop daily maintenance habits. Daily maintenance includes tasks before driving, during driving, and after parking. In fact, daily maintenance is very simple and can be summarized as: cleaning, tightening, checking, and replenishing. Even if owners spend just a little time each week on daily maintenance, it can keep the vehicle in top condition, while also helping them understand the technical status of various parts of the vehicle, avoiding mechanical failures and traffic accidents.
My 3 Series also had the maintenance reminder pop-up issue last year, and I later learned a handy trick in the owner's group. After turning off the engine, hold down the small trip button on the left side of the instrument cluster without releasing it. Then turn the key to power on (but don't start the engine). When the inverted triangle symbol appears on the dashboard, release the button and quickly press it twice to confirm the reset. Finally, start the vehicle to check if the reminder is gone. Each reset takes about 30 seconds - if unsuccessful, try a couple more times. Remember to perform this on level ground for safety. This method works for most BMW models with physical buttons. Don't waste money at the dealership - they charge 200 yuan labor fee for doing exactly this job.
Veteran BMW owners all know that the newer models with iDrive systems are simpler to operate. First, shift to P, engage the handbrake, and come to a complete stop. Then, navigate to the maintenance schedule option in the vehicle settings on the central control screen and check the oil service item. When confirming the reset by long-pressing the iDrive knob, pay attention to whether the dashboard displays a successful reset. A trick I picked up during the last dealership service is: it's best to record the current mileage before resetting, as this makes the next maintenance cycle calculation more accurate. These system designs are quite user-friendly, though the interface is a bit buried.
