How to reset the maintenance light on the new 16smart?
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The method to reset the maintenance light on the new 16smart is as follows: 1. Turn on the key and press the reset button at the bottom left corner twice consecutively, usually holding it for about 4 seconds. 2. Turn off the key, hold the reset button, and then turn on the ignition. 3. At this point, the car's maintenance light will reset, allowing you to reconfigure it for the next maintenance. Information about the maintenance light is as follows: 1. The maintenance light is a reminder function set by the manufacturer to prompt the owner to perform maintenance at certain mileage or time intervals, displayed in the form of an instrument or screen message or indicator light. 2. Resetting the maintenance light means clearing the reminder information after completing the maintenance, which is essentially a reset of the information.
A few days ago, I encountered this issue myself—the maintenance light on my newly purchased 2016 Smart came on, and I had to manually reset it. The method is quite simple: First, sit in the driver's seat and fasten your seatbelt for safety. Then, turn off the engine and rotate the key to the ON position or press the start button without starting the engine, so the dashboard lights up but the car doesn’t run. Next, locate the Trip button or mode switch button on the dashboard, usually a small black button nearby, and press and hold it firmly for about 10 seconds. You’ll see the maintenance light flash and then turn off, indicating a successful reset. Release the button, turn off the key, wait a few seconds, and then start the car to check if the light is gone. I didn’t succeed the first time because I didn’t hold the button long enough, but after two or three tries, it worked. Remember, the maintenance light is a reminder to service your car—after resetting it, don’t forget to change the oil and check the brakes, or the next time it lights up, it might signal a serious issue. If you’re worried about improper operation, you can record a video as a backup reference to save the hassle of digging out the manual.
