Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Maintenance Service Reminder Reset - Procedure 01
If the vehicle is within 3, 200 kilometers (1, 988 miles) of a service, the message center will display 'SERVICE REQUIRED IN XXXX km or MILES'. The display reduces the 'service required in' readout by increments every 50 kilometers (30 miles). If this distance drops below 1 km (0.6 miles), the message center will display 'SERVICE REQUIRED'. These messages are displayed every time the vehicle enters power mode 6, for 4 seconds after the instrument cluster bulb check routine has finished
Reset Procedure:Β
- With the vehicle in power mode 0, (ignition off) press and hold the rear fog lamp switch.
- Allow the vehicle to enter power mode 6 (Press the start button without a foot on the brake).
- Immediately release the rear fog lamp switch.
- Press and hold the trip computer cycle switch.NOTE: The Trip button is located on the end of the LH multifunction switch.
- Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch.
- Continue to hold the trip computer and rear fog lamp switches.
- If the process has been successful, the message center will display 'RESETTING SERVICE MODE' and then display 'SERVICE MODE RESET' after 10 seconds.
- Release both switches and return the vehicle ignition to off, power mode 0.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.