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2017-2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 Service Light Reset Guide

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.

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:

  1. Start the car

    Press the START-STOP button with your foot step on the brake

  2. 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

  3. Turn off your car

    Once the mileage screen is on we can switch the ignition off

  4. Turn the ignition into position one

    Turn on the car by pressing the START-STOP button once without stepping on the brake

  5. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button for a second

    The button is located on the steering wheel

  6. 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!

  7. If you do it right, we are into their service display

    After several seconds the VEHICLE DATA menu should come up

  8. Find and select ASSYST PLUS

    Go down to assist plus and press the Touch Control button to enter the menu

  9. 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

  10. Scroll down to FULL SERVICE

    Once the ignition is on we can carry on and scroll down to Full Service

  11. Select CONFIRM SERVICE

    Next, highlight the Confirm Service and select it

  12. Pick which oil was used

    This is the oil grade, so select it depending on which oil grade you use

  13. 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

What oil does Mercedes-Benz E300 recommend?

According to the owner’s manual, the 2017 Mercedes E300 takes Mercedes-Benz Genuine Engine Oil SAE 5W-40 MB 229.5.

How much oil does a Mercedes E300 & E450 take?

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!

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.

View Comments

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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