How to reset the maintenance light on a BMW X3?
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Method to reset the maintenance light on a BMW X3: 1. Start the vehicle; 2. Locate the "Service Requirements" option in the central control screen; 3. After entering, select "Update Service Interval" to complete the reset of the maintenance light. The illumination of the maintenance light indicates that the scheduled maintenance period for the vehicle has arrived, and maintenance should be performed promptly. Taking the 2021 BMW X3 as an example, it is a mid-size 5-door, 5-seat SUV with dimensions of 4717mm in length, 1891mm in width, and 1689mm in height, a wheelbase of 2864mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 65 liters. This model is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum power of 135 kW and a maximum torque of 290 Nm.
Last time I helped my friend reset the maintenance light on his BMW X3, the steps were actually quite simple. First, with the engine off, press and hold the small button on the right side of the instrument cluster until the exclamation mark icon appears on the display. Don't release the button yet - press the start button to power on (without pressing the brake pedal), then continue holding the button for about ten seconds until the reset option appears on screen. Use the BC stalk on the left side of the steering wheel to select it, then confirm by pressing and holding the small round button at the end of the BC stalk. The whole process takes about 2-3 minutes, but do note the model year - I've successfully done this on 2018 and 2020 models, but older versions might require an OBD device.
BMW's maintenance reminder system is actually quite intelligent. The reset operation is mainly to let the onboard computer recalculate the mileage. When performing the operation, ensure the battery voltage is stable, and don't rush when holding down the reset button on the dashboard—you must wait until the screen flashes before releasing it. I recommend doing this when the engine is cold to prevent system misjudgment. If it doesn't succeed the first time, try again, and remember to hold the button long enough—some owners release it after just five seconds, which definitely won't work. Finally, checking if it was successful is very simple: start the vehicle and wait thirty seconds; if the maintenance light doesn't come back on, you're done.
