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How do you reset the Service light on the Smart car?

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Service warning light

The Service light that is shown on the Smart's instrument panel can be reset by holding down the button located on the left side of the instrument panel. While holding down the button, you will need to insert the ignition key into the appropriate slot on the central tunnel and turn it. This will turn on the instrument panel and you can continue to hold down the button: after a few seconds, you will see that the maintenance light will turn off completely. To verify that the reset has been done correctly, you will need to turn off and turn on the instrument panel again.

Posted on 3 June 2025 by ScegliAuto

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