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How to Reset the Service Light on a Ford S-MAX

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

In this short tutorial, see how to reset the service light on a first-generation Ford S-MAX, produced from 2006 to 2016. Resetting this light is very simple; just insert the key into the ignition and press both the brake and accelerator pedals simultaneously, then turn the key to the first position to switch on the instrument cluster and start the service light reset. Wait about twenty seconds with the pedals pressed until the display shows the reset completed message.

Updated on 5 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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