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Resetting the Service Light on BMW 1 Series 2016

Model: BMW Serie 1 F21, MK 2, F20 - Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Service warning light

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Every registered car requires a service after a certain period or mileage, which involves changing the filters and engine oil. To indicate this, the car lights up a warning light on the dashboard that can be deactivated if the service has been performed or is due soon.

To deactivate this light on the BMW 1 Series, follow these simple steps.

First, press the ignition button without pressing the clutch and hold down the button at the bottom left of the dashboard. After a few seconds, a new message will appear on the screen indicating the number of miles since the warning light was activated.

At this point, release the button and press it again. After a few seconds, the operation will be confirmed, and the reset of the other lights will appear.

To complete the operation, turn off the car's ignition with the key.


Updated on 24 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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