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Manual Reset of Brake Wear Light

Model: BMW Serie 5 E60, E61 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Warning light – error code

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The reset procedure is manual and is performed using the trip odometer reset button located at the bottom left of the instrument cluster. Turn on the ignition, press and hold the "reset km" button until an exclamation point appears in the center of the instrument cluster display, followed by the vehicle image on the screen: this enters the service reminder menu; start pressing the reset button to select the various services until you reach the desired one: hold the reset km button until the RESET? command is displayed and confirm by pressing the same button.


Updated on 5 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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How to reset the Service light on a 2019 Jeep Renegade?

The Service light, depicted as a yellow spanner, illuminates as scheduled to remind the driver that it is time for scheduled maintenance. This means that the set mileage has been reached, or the expected time has passed. The procedure involves turning on the instrument cluster, pressing the accelerator three times, and then turning off the ignition. After this, keep the brake pressed, turn the ignition back on, and then turn it off again. Upon the next ignition, you will notice that the light has been reset.

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