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How to Reset the Service Light on an Opel Meriva/Zafira A

Model: Vauxhall Meriva Meriva A, MK 1 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Service warning light

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The procedure to reset the service light is the same for both Opel Meriva A and Opel Zafira A: sit in the driver's seat and turn the key in the ignition to the first position; press the brake pedal firmly while holding down the button on the dashboard for the trip odometer.

At the same time, turn the key to ON to power the dashboard: the display will show "insp" (inspection).

Continue holding until the message changes to a series of dashes "----" or disappears. Release everything; turn off and back on to verify.

If "oil" appears instead of "insp", the procedure is identical but only resets the oil change.


Posted on 1 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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