reset change oil dash indicator on merceded s 420

Hey, Here is what i have wrote down.

Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2
To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press button 3 or 4 on the multifunction steering wheel until the display appears.
Press button 5 or 6 until the FSS indicator appears.
Press button 'R' on the instrument cluster for approximately 2 seconds.
The multifunction display will show the question:
Make sure you don't reset service intervals CONFIRM BY PRESSING R'
Press button 'R' on the instrument cluster again, and hold until a signal sounds. The message 'SERVICE INTERVAL HAS BEEN RESET' appears in the multifunction display.

Hope this helps,
Mike

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Question: Need the procedure to reset change oil dash indicator on a 1998 Mercedes S420. The car does not have multifunction buttons in the steering wheel. The odometer reset button also controls the change oil dash indicator (wrench).

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on January 22 2006 at 11:24am

Procedure to reset change oil dash indicator (wrench) on a 1998 mercedes S420. The car does not have multifunctions buttons in the steering wheel. The odometer reset button also controls the change oil dash indicator (wrench).

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on January 22 2006 at 11:31am

Procedure to reset change oil dash indicator (wrench) on a 1998 mercedes S420. The auto does not have multifunction buttons in the steering wheel. The odometer reset button also contols the change oil dash indicator (wrench)

Requires a reset tool like the one I'll post or go to the dealer and have them reset it.Good old Mercedes.

Light Reset Tool Kit

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Oil Light Reset Tool OTC3596

• Oil changes are the #1 service your shop will perform each year. Enhance your service with this complete electronic tool and manual kit, No. 3596. • This kit will eliminate the need to take the vehicle to the dealer or use an OEM scan tool to reset oil service lights. • Electronic tool set includes the adapters and interface module required to reset the oil service lights on Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Volvo. • Manual includes oil light reset procedures for Domestic and Import vehicles not requiring electronic tools to reset, but have manual reset procedures. • A very complete, value-packed kit at an affordable price. • Includes interface module, complete set of vehicle adapters, Domestic and Import manual reset procedure instruction manual, in a foam lined hard case.

Price: $294.95

Edited by railman on January 22 2006 at 11:44am

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This vehicle does not require a tool to reset. It can be done manually as I observed a Mercedes Tech. perform the procedure. For $295 I can have the entire service performed.

OOPS!That tool was just an example of a tool used for resetting service lights.There is a procedure listed for resetting the service light as follows.This should work if done exactly as described.patience is the key.

1. Turn the key to position 2
2. Within 4 seconds press button (its the "0" button) twice.
3.The present status for days or distance is displayed. Within 10 seconds turn the key in steering lock to position 0.
4. Press and hold button ("0" button again) while turning key in steering lock to position 2 again. The present status for days or distance is displayed once more. Continue to hold button,
After approx. 10 seconds a signal sounds, and the display shows 10000 miles (Canada: 15000km)
5 Release button.

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