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Reset of the maintenance warning (service) for the Smart Fortwo.

Model: Smart Smart 453 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Part: Service warning light

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Today, let's discover the instructions that will allow us to reset the ordinary maintenance warning (service) of the Smart Fortwo. First, we get into the car and start the instrument panel; then, we need to hold down the "ok" button located on the steering wheel once we reach the maintenance warning on the instrument panel display, as shown in the video.

At this point, we release the button after the warning stops flashing, thus resetting the oil life mileage counter and the maintenance key; finally, we turn off the instrument panel and start the engine!


Posted on 2 January 2026 by ScegliAuto


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