2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Service Minder Light Reset (G550)
Last Updated on March 22, 2020 by Nick
2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Service Minder Light Reset (G550) – The G-Class (or G-model, G stands for off-road vehicles) is a model series of Mercedes-Benz, which is produced since 1979. In its basic form, the vehicle was hardly changed between 1979 and 2018, but technically it was constantly being improved and updated. These concerned mainly engine variants, the interior and safety features. In 2018, Mercedes-Benz presented a new generation.
On June 30, 2012, a facelift that brought especially a heavily revised interior with itself took place. While on the exterior all W 463 models now have LED daytime running lights mounted underneath the headlights and have been redesigned side mirrors, the interior features a completely redesigned center console and instrument panel. The latter comes from the ML (W 166).
2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Service Minder Light Reset (G550)
Time needed: 7 minutes
When maintenance service is due, the Service due minder will appear on the display. The service interval must be reset after performed the maintenance service on your vehicle. Follow the instructions below to reset the Service Minder light on your Mercedes-Benz G-Class:
- Turn the ignition key to position 1 without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the START-STOP ENGINE button without touching the brake pedal.
- Make sure the VEHICLE MILAGE is displayed in the multi-function display.
Use the navigation button to display the menu
- Press and hold the [wp-svg-icons icon=”phone” wrap=”i”] (ACCEPT CALL) button for a second
The button is located on the steering wheel
- While holding the [wp-svg-icons icon=”phone” wrap=”i”] (ACCEPT CALL) button press and hold the OK button
Remember! Don’t press the buttons simultaneously, the timing is very decisive at this step!
- After several seconds the VEHICLE DATA menu should come up
If you do it right, the VEHICLE DATA menu will appear on the screen
- Scroll down to ASSYST PLUS menu
Press the OK button to enter the menu
- Scroll down to FULL SERVICE
Press the OK button to enter the menu
- Select CONFIRM SERVICE
You can skip this step if it’s not in your vehicle
- Select appropriate OIL GRADE being used
Press the OK button to select
- When a confirmation message appears, select YES to confirm it
Done!
For more details, please watch the following video:
These instructions are based on the Mercedes-Benz owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of Mercedes Benz G-Class G550 (2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 model years). Hopefully, the article by 2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Service Minder Light Reset (G550) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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Nick
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