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How to Clear the Service Light on a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Model: Nissan Pathfinder MK 3, R51 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Service warning light

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Routine maintenance on your car often involves DIY, so replace the oil and engine filter, the air filter, and more. Once everything is done, you need to reset the service light, and if you don't know how to do it, here’s the solution: turn on the instrument panel, press the button to the right of the odometer several times to display 'Trip A' on the onboard computer, turn off the panel, turn it back on, hold the button down, and wait a few seconds; you will see the warning light turn off. Done, the procedure is complete.


Posted on 9 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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