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Resetting the Service Light on the BMW X5

Model: BMW X5 E70 - Years 2007-2013
Part: Service warning light

This brief guide will allow you to reset the service light for the routine maintenance of the engine oil change on the BMW X5. First, get in the vehicle and turn on the ignition; then press and hold the left button on the instrument cluster until you reach the service menu. Release the button and press it again to confirm and reset the maintenance light, as shown in the video. At this point, turn off the ignition and start the engine, completing the reset operation!

Posted on 1 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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