How to Reset the Maintenance Reminder in a Car?
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There are two methods to reset the maintenance reminder in a car: First, manually reset it using the button on the right side of the dashboard. The specific steps are as follows: 1. Turn off the vehicle completely; 2. Press and hold the reset button next to the odometer; 3. Turn the car key to the ignition position, rotating it clockwise; 4. Press the MODE button and turn off the ignition switch; 5. The maintenance reminder will be successfully reset. Second, you can use a diagnostic tool to reset it. It is recommended that car owners reset the reminder light after maintenance at a 4S shop or visit an external 4S shop for resetting.
My Hyundai's service reminder light stayed on after the last maintenance, but I fixed it myself in just five minutes without any professional tools. Here's how: First, sit in the driver's seat without pressing the brake pedal, then press the start button to power on the electronics. Next, locate the trip computer toggle button on the left side of the steering wheel—hold it down with your left hand while pressing the start button again with your right hand to fully power up the system. Hold for about ten seconds until the dashboard flashes, and the service reminder will disappear immediately. For Japanese cars, you usually just need to press and hold the small stalk button on the instrument panel. German cars might require a combination of operations with the turn signal lever. If you have a newer car with a manufacturer app, it's even easier—just connect to the infotainment system via the app and reset the service reminder directly from the system menu.
