To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure:
*If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
Reset service light indicator, engine oil life BMW 525i reset instructions:
The good news is you can do it yourself as i explained to the car owner.
Here is how:
With the ignition off.
Press and Hold the trip meter button,
keep held in and turn ignition to position 1 this is the first click the one before the ignition lights come on
Keep the button pressed in for about 5 seconds until you see “Oil Service” or “Inspection” with “Reset” or “Re” in the display.
(On vehicles with “High” cluster, you will also see the amount of fuel in litres remaining until next service).
Quikly release and Press the button again now hold for a further 5 seconds or until “Reset” or “Re” flashes.
While this display is flashing,quickly release and press the button again to reset the Service Interval.
After the display has shown the new service interval you should see END SIA” for about 2 secs.
Please note this procedure should only be used after you car has been serviced and i would qeustion any company who is unable to reset the
service/oil light either using diagnostic equipment or using this method after they have have serviced a vehicle.
1998
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Immediately after Step 1 press and release the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. If the CHANGE OIL indicator flashes, the system is resetting.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
1999
Without Driver Information Centre:
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Immediately after Step 1 press and release the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. If the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator flashes 2 times, the system is resetting.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
With Driver Information Centre:
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
To reset the oil life monitor, press and hold the MODE button until the light appears next to Oil Life.
Press and hold the trip RESET button unitl the oil life % changes to 99%.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
2000-2002
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Immediately after Step 1 press and release the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. If the CHANGE ENG OIL light flashes, the system is resetting.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
2002-2004
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Immediately after Step 1 press and release the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. If the CHANGE ENG OIL light flashes for 5 seconds, the system is reset. If the light does not flash, repeat the procedure.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
1999-2003
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Push the RESET button located in the drivers instrument panel fuse block. The CHANGE OIL light will start to flash.
Press and hold the RESET button again. The reset is complete when you hear the chimes and the CHANGE OIL light goes out.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
2004
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Immediately after Step 1 press and release the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. The reset is complete when the chimes sound and the CHANGE OIL lamp goes out. If the lamp stays on and and no chime is heard, repeat the reset procedure.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.