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How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 1 Series

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years 2004-2013
Part: Service warning light

In this tutorial, you will see how to reset the service light on a BMW 1 Series, a very simple and quick operation to perform only after completing all scheduled maintenance tasks. First, enter the cabin, then turn on the ignition and press and hold the left button on the dashboard until the maintenance menu appears. Scroll through the various available services using the selector on the left stalk, reach the one to reset, and perform the reset by pressing the "BC" button twice in quick succession. To complete the procedure, simply restart the vehicle.

Posted on 11 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Connect the Cables to the Battery of the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

In this tutorial, you will see how to connect the cables to the battery of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, useful if you need to recharge it or perform an emergency start. First, ensure the key is not inserted, then open the bonnet and move to the front of the left headlamp. Next, locate the bolt just behind the filter box and connect the positive terminal clamp to it. Now you can connect the negative terminal to any point on the chassis, such as the indicated point. Once the operation is complete, ensure you disconnect the negative first and then the positive.

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