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How to reset the service light in a Smart ForFour?

Model: Smart Smart 454, Fourfour1 - Years 2004-2006
Part: Service warning light

Follow the procedure explained by the author of this video to reset the service light in a Smart Forfour, specifically the model produced between 2004 and 2006. 1) Start by turning on the instrument cluster; 2) press the reset button for the trip odometer (located at the top, above the dashboard) until the display shows the remaining kilometres until the service due; 3) switch off the ignition; 4) hold down the button and turn the ignition back on; 5) continue to hold the button for at least 10 seconds; 6) when the display shows a change in the remaining kilometres, you can release the button and switch off the ignition.

Updated on 28 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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