Maintenance indicator reset (service wrench)

[robert4600]

I'm at 11K miles now and I've done all the required servicing but I can't reset that pesky maintenance indicator reminder that pops up when you turn on the ignition. I tried following the instructions on the owner's manual but I only end up resetting the odometer each time. I found the thread about it but still no luck.

[bentoutofshape]

Theres a write up on resetting the wrench. Someone needs to post a method easier to understand. I'm too stressed out to read anything requiring a brain.

[MCMarathoner]

Service reset
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[junasn]

I've just finished DIY change oil at 10,023 miles. However, I have the same problem in resetting the "wrench" maintenance indicator that blinks for about 10 seconds and then goes off. Can someone help me with a procedure how to clear this "wrench" symbol blinking everytime I start the engine?

[Wdhitch]

Um... the post above you has the link to the instructions....

[PeteInLongBeach]

I don't know about anyone else, but the dash buttons on my car need to be pressed rather firmly to obtain a response. When I first got it I thought they didn't work at all. Pressing harder did it.

[Evilution]

The secret isn't in the actual button presses but more to do with the timing in which the buttons are pressed. Follow the instructions but try it as fluid as possible.

[rwjrn]

I tried both methods for around and hour and just gave up. I then gave the instructions to someone else to see if I was missing something and they couldn't do it either. The only thing that happens is my mileage gets reset and the blinking wrench blinks for the ten seconds I'm holding the button then does nothing.

[fortow]

Originally Posted by PeteInLongBeach

I don't know about anyone else, but the dash buttons on my car need to be pressed rather firmly to obtain a response. When I first got it I thought they didn't work at all. Pressing harder did it.

That was the situation with mine as well, in fact to get it to work the buttons had to be pressed so hard that it was painful. After doing this several times the pressure required was less for some reason.
I believe this may also be the reason why some others are having trouble getting the buttons to respond.

[robert4600]

I gave up after numerous tries and went to the Las Vegas Smart Dealership where it only took 5 minutes. The tech said that they had to hook it up to the computer to reset.