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How to Reset the Oil Light on a Ford S-Max

Model: Ford S Max MK 1 - Years 2006-2016
Part: Service warning light

In this short tutorial, you will see how to reset the engine oil maintenance light on a first-generation Ford S-Max. First, insert the key into the vehicle without turning it. Press the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal simultaneously and hold them down. Then, turn on the vehicle's instrument cluster without starting the engine. You will see a notification on the information display indicating that the service light reset is in progress. Continue holding the two pedals until the reset is complete. Once finished, you can release the pedals and start the engine.

Updated on 19 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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