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How to Reset the Service Light on a Mercedes SL?

Model: Mercedes Sl R230 - Years 2001-2011
Part: Service warning light

To reset the Service light on a Mercedes SL, insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position to power up the instrument cluster. Once the cluster is powered on, navigate through the menu using the arrow buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel until you find the icon of two wrenches. When this icon appears, press and hold the button in the center of the instrument cluster, and after a few seconds, the light will disappear completely.

Updated on 16 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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