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How to Reset the Oil Light on a Mini Cooper R56 2012

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

If you are looking for a guide to help you manually reset the oil light on your 2012 Mini Cooper R56, read the following instructions carefully and put them into practice. First, get into the car and turn on the ignition. Next, ensure that the total mileage is displayed on the small screen and press and hold the "Trip" button. Release the button as soon as the oil warning light appears and press and hold the button located at the end of the left steering column stalk. Once the "Reset" option appears, release and press the same button again.

Updated on 6 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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