Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to reset the oil life indicator of the Mini Cooper from the instrument panel.

Model: Mini Mini R55, R57, R56 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Service warning light

To reset the oil life indicator on the Mini Cooper, you only need to work from the central instrument panel, without using diagnostic tools. With the car stationary, turn the ignition to the "on" position, leaving the engine off. On the central tachometer, at the bottom, there is a display showing the mileage, and to the right, there is a small button that controls the onboard computer. Pressing this button cycles through the various screens until the display shows the symbol of the car on a lift, indicating the maintenance section. Continuing to use the same button, navigate to the screen with the icon of the oil can; when this is visible, hold the button down for a longer period. After a few seconds, the display will show the word "RESET," indicating that the system is ready to reset the oil change interval. Keep holding until the panel updates the data and shows the new remaining mileage along with the date of the next service. At this point, you can release the button and return to the normal screen: the oil change warning has been reset, and the Mini Cooper will record the new maintenance interval.

Posted on 29 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How do you reset the Mini Cooper Service Light?
How do you reset the Mini Cooper Service Light?
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R57, R56) The Mini Cooper Service warning light reset operation is carried out by turning on the instrument panel, turning the appropriate key inside the ignit…
In a Mini Cooper, how do you reset the service light?
In a Mini Cooper, how do you reset the service light?
Mini (2014-2023 / F55, F56, F57, F54) Like all cars, the Mini Cooper also has its maintenance program, detailed in the user manual. The oil change and oil filter replacement are essential…
How to reset the oil light on the 2022 Mini Cooper.
Mini (2017-2023 / F60, Countryman2) In this new guide dedicated to the new 2022 Mini Cooper, we will discover how to manually reset the engine oil warning light without using any profes…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Remove the Gear Knob on a Renault Scenic

Want to replace the gear knob on a Scenic? Let’s see how to do it in this video. First, detach the leather gaiter cover from the edge of the centre console. Use a plastic spatula to remove the cap indicating the gear numbers. Grip the knob and twist it until it comes off the shaft. Disconnect the knob from the gaiter, fit a new one onto the gaiter (if the gaiter is damaged, replace it with a new one) and attach it to the metal shaft. Finally, secure the connectors of the leather gaiter onto the centre console.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos