Mercedes-Benz R-Class Service Due Light Reset (R350 R500 R550)
Last Updated on March 21, 2020 by Nick
Mercedes-Benz R-Class Service Due Light Reset (R350 R500 R550) – Mercedes-Benz R-Class (internal designation: Series 251) is an upper-class minivan, built 2005-2012 by Mercedes-Benz. It was first presented to the public in 2005 at the New York International Auto Show. As early as 2002, a very similar concept vehicle called Vision GST was introduced. Mercedes-Benz itself described the R-Class as a “Grand Sports Tourer”, GST for short.
In 2007, the name was changed to “SUV Tourer”; in parallel, the series 251 has been revised. In the US, the main sales market of the R-Class, delivery began in autumn 2005, in Europe in 2006. In mid-2012, the R-Class was taken off the US market, in mid-October of the same year, by almost all other markets.
Mercedes-Benz R-Class Service Due Light Reset (R350 R500 R550)
Time needed: 7 minutes
When maintenance service is due, the Service minder or Spanner light will appear on the display. The service minder information display 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 R-Class:
- Turn the ignition key to position I without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the ENGINE START STOP button twice without touching the brake pedal
- Press the ❏ button repeatedly until VEHICLE MILLAGE displayed
The button is located on the steering wheel
- Press the R button three times in a short succession until BATTERY VOLTAGE appears on the display
The button is located on the cluster
- Go to SERVICE DATA menu
Use the UP or DOWN button on the steering to display SERVICE DATA
- Scroll down and highlight the CONFIRMATION by using – button
Press the ❏ menu button to select it
- Select FULL SERVICE to confirm the reset process
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 R-Class R350 R500 R550 (2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 model years). Hopefully, the article on Mercedes-Benz R-Class Service Due Light Reset (R350 R500 R550) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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