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how to reset the oil light on my BMW X5 F15 (2014-2019)

BMW X5 F15 (2014-2019)

Severity: mediumDifficulty: medium10-15 minutes
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Problem Statement

## Problem Statement The oil light on a 2014-2019 BMW X5 F15 needs to be reset after an oil change or maintenance service.

Repair Time
10-15 minutes

Safety Warnings

  • ⚠Safety Warnings:**
  • ⚠Ensure the vehicle is in park and on a flat surface before performing the reset.

Symptoms

  • •Oil change warning light is illuminated on the dashboard
  • •Maintenance reminder for oil service appears on the display
  • •Oil level indicator may show as low or incorrect

Diagnostic Steps

  1. 1Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position without starting the engine.
  2. 2Press the "Start/Stop" button without pressing the brake pedal to enter the "On" position.
  3. 3Using the iDrive controller, navigate to the "Vehicle Information" menu.
  4. 4Select "Vehicle Status" and then choose "Service Required."
  5. 5Check if the oil change service is due and proceed to reset the service indicator.

Solution

Solution

1. Preparation

  • Ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
  • Have the ignition key or fob ready.
  • Gather the iDrive controller for navigation.

2. Resetting the Oil Light

  1. Turn the ignition to the "ON" position (do not start the engine).
  2. Press the "Start/Stop" button once to enter the "On" position.
  3. Use the iDrive controller to access the main menu.
  4. Navigate to "Vehicle Information."
  5. Select "Vehicle Status."
  6. Choose "Service Required."
  7. Highlight the "Engine Oil" option.
  8. Press and hold the "Reset" button on the iDrive controller until a confirmation message appears.
  9. Confirm the reset by selecting "Yes."

3. Finalizing

  1. Once the oil light has been reset, turn off the ignition.
  2. Start the engine to verify that the oil light is no longer illuminated.

Verification

After completing the repair, verify that the issue has been resolved:

  • Test the affected component to ensure it functions correctly
  • Check for any error codes or warning lights
  • Monitor the vehicle for a few days to ensure the issue does not recur

Prevention Tips

To prevent this issue from occurring again:

  • •Follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule
  • •Address warning signs early before they develop into major issues
  • •Use quality parts and fluids recommended for your vehicle
  • •Keep detailed records of all repairs and maintenance

Tools & Equipment Required

  • iDrive controller (included with the vehicle)

Parts Required

  • None for the reset procedure

Additional Information

Repair Time

10-15 minutes

Difficulty

medium

Severity

medium

Tools

1 items

Parts

1 items

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