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Resetting the Maintenance Service Light

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Service warning light

Resetting the maintenance warning light is a manual process and does not require the use of diagnostic tools; after performing the regular maintenance, replacing the oil and filters, proceed as follows, respecting the correct sequence of operations: 1) Sit in the driver's seat with the doors closed; 2) Press the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal down to the floor simultaneously; 3) While holding the pedals down, turn the ignition key to the 'on' position; 4) After 15 seconds, the display will show 'Reset completed'.

Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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