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How to reset the airbag light on the Mini Cooper S

Model: Mini Mini R57, R55, R56 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Airbag

Today we will explain how to reset the airbag warning light on a 2007 Mini Cooper S vehicle. We remind you that this operation can only be performed after replacing the airbag or performing the correct maintenance, resetting the light without performing the maintenance can have serious consequences in case of an accident. To reset the light, we must turn on the vehicle's instrument panel, press the red and green programming buttons simultaneously and hold them for 7 seconds. After releasing the buttons, turn off and on the instrument panel to verify that the light has been reset.

Posted on 9 May 2025 by ScegliAuto

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