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How do you reset the Service light on the Mercedes SLK?

Model: Mercedes Slk MK 3, R172 - Years 2011-2016
Part: Service warning light

It will be possible to remove the Service indicator from the instrument panel of the Mercedes SLK by turning on the instrument panel once the key has been inserted into the ignition block: once the ignition is turned on, you can press the button located on the left side of the panel until a menu is displayed. Inside, you will need to navigate using the directional buttons on the steering wheel: you will need to select the options "Confirmation" and then "Full service". This way, the indicator will be reset and you can remove the key.

Posted on 10 April 2025 by ScegliAuto

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