2017-2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 Service Light Reset Guide
Last Updated on July 29, 2022 by Nick
Hey guys, what’s up? Have a wonderfully good day, and welcome to my new content. Today I will take you to reset the service light in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 (E300/E400/E450). The E300 with a 2-liter petrol engine is the same as the diesel model.
Okay, so we have a 2018 E-Class, and the service light needs to reset. And all we have to use is the right-hand side of the steering wheel, the buttons. In this case, we’re in the UK so that it will be the right-hand side, but if you were in America or Europe, you’ll be the left-hand side of the steering wheel that would need to be used. So let’s get into it now.
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Resetting Service Light on Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E300/E400/E450)
Time needed: 3 minutes
This section will explain how to reset service data on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213. This procedure may be complicated, but you can do it easily if you read it carefully. So the first thing we have to do is:
- Start the car
Press the START-STOP button with your foot step on the brake
- Make sure the millage screen is displayed
Get the center display on the TRIP and TOTAL DISTANCE millage screen. We can do that by scrolling through the displays by using Touch Control on the steering wheel
- Turn off your car
Once the mileage screen is on we can switch the ignition off
- Turn the ignition into position one
Turn on the car by pressing the START-STOP button once without stepping on the brake
- Press and hold the BACK/HOME button for a second
The button is located on the steering wheel
- While holding the BACK/HOME button, press and hold the Touch Control button
Remember! Don’t press the buttons simultaneously. The timing is very decisive at this step!
- If you do it right, we are into their service display
After several seconds the VEHICLE DATA menu should come up
- Find and select ASSYST PLUS
Go down to assist plus and press the Touch Control button to enter the menu
- Press the START-STOP button once
At this stage we need to switch the ignition back on, so we need to press the START-STOP button once again
- Scroll down to FULL SERVICE
Once the ignition is on we can carry on and scroll down to Full Service
- Select CONFIRM SERVICE
Next, highlight the Confirm Service and select it
- Pick which oil was used
This is the oil grade, so select it depending on which oil grade you use
- Select YES
After that, confirm by pressing yes, and the service reset is complete
For your info, this operation work for the fifth generation of the Mercedes Benz E-Class W213 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 model years).
What is Mercedes-Benz W213 Service-A?
At 10,000 miles or one year after you purchase your new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a message on your display says that your Service A will appear. It’s essential to perform Service A.
Many people assume that your first service is simply an oil change. A thorough inspection explicitly customized to your Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which only an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer can perform. During your Service A, they’ll replace your oil and filter utilizing Mercedes-Benz synthetic motor oil and genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. They also check and correct all fluid levels depending on your factory’s recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model. Check incorrect tire inflation, inspect all the brake components, and reset your maintenance counter.
We understand your Mercedes-Benz E-Class is an investment and an automotive masterpiece with advanced safety technologies and engineering. Therefore as an added value, they will also inspect all interior & exterior lamps, perform a 32-point inspection and conduct a road test.
The importance of changing the oil
It’s essential to change the oil in your Mercedes-Benz to help maintain engine performance as well as longevity. If you don’t change the oil, the consequences can permanently damage your engine.
Mercedes-Benz recommends changing your synthetic oil and filter every ten thousand miles. A prompt in your display unit will alert you to scheduled service for oil and other routine maintenance. This will include Service A, which is at ten thousand miles or one year, or Service B, which is twenty thousand miles or approximately two years.
We recommend you service your vehicle at a Mercedes-Benz dealership to ensure your oil maintenance meets the standards you and your car deserve.
FAQ – Mercedes Engine Oil
According to the owner’s manual, the 2017 Mercedes E300 takes Mercedes-Benz Genuine Engine Oil SAE 5W-40 MB 229.5.
The engine oil capacity for the Mercedes E300 is 7.4 quarts (7 liters) and 9 quarts (8.5 liters) for the E450.
So that’s all there is to reset the service light on your Mercedes E-Class (E300//E400/E450). I hope this was helpful for you. Let me know if you guys have any questions or, more importantly, any advice about the oil or the TPMS reset on this vehicle. So thanks for your time, and have a good day!
About The Author
Nick
Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick, an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast with over a decade of experience working at a dealer service station. I have extensive knowledge of engine oils and lubricants and have helped countless customers maintain their vehicles. As an editor and author of articles on automobiles, I draw on my personal experience and professional training to provide readers with accurate and reliable information. I am passionate about sharing my expertise with others and helping them make informed decisions about their vehicles.
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Hi
I tried the sequence you mention.
Unfortunately,when trying to confirm the oil service it says service not confirmed
now the display shows 15.000 service B exceeded by 15000 and 356 days.
Please advise on how to try and reset again
Thanks
Tony
London
20 Oct. 2021
i have the same problem
I have the same problem as Tony.
Why does it fail to confirm, and how do I fix this??
good evening.
when trying to confirm the oil service on my MB W213 220D 2017 estate… it now says service not confirmed….
now says service B exceeded by 15000 miles and 356 days exceeded.
Please advise how to reset to resolve this issue.
Thank you,
Tony
London
20 October 2021.
Hi did you get answer on how to get rid of exceeded service timer message on car ,thanks Dale
I have the same problem as Tony D. Can someone please advise how to reset in this situation? Thank you
This information was very helpful, to reset the light
Hi I have a similar problem with my 2017 Mercedes e400 I follow all the instructions how to reset the service meter but I get message that now service b overdue by 42,000 km is there any way to get rid of this message and confirm the service which I completed
can someone reply to me, how to solve this problem
Mercedes Benz E300 2017. Service B Overdue by 19000 Miles. How can I get rid of it?
Hi did you manage to get this resolved
if you get a message after reseting your service saying something like …”service a/b overdue by xxxxxmiles”
as long as you drive over 60 miles, in 5 days do the same reset procedure again this will clear the error