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How to Reset Your Car's Onboard Computer

Model: BMW Serie 5 F11, F10 - Years 2010-2017
Part: Warning light – error code

Onboard computers in cars are usually located in front of the dashboard and indicate everything you need, such as when to change the oil, when to replace the brakes, etc. The following guide shows how to reset your car's onboard computer. Each time you perform one of the operations indicated by the onboard computer, you need to reset it so that it can signal other operations when the time comes. To proceed, turn on the ignition, press the trip odometer reset button, and use the high beam lever to select the function you want to reset until the word "reset" appears.

Updated on 18 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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