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How to Reset the Service Light on a 2011 Ford S-Max

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

In this new mini guide dedicated to your first-generation 2011 Ford S-Max, you will learn how to manually reset the service light that continues to appear on the instrument panel despite the vehicle having already undergone a service. First, reach the driver's seat and start the ignition by pressing the appropriate button. At the same time, press and hold the brake and accelerator pedals. Wait a few seconds, and as soon as the display confirms the reset of the light, release both pedals, and the procedure is successfully completed.

Updated on 9 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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