How to Reset the BMW Service Light
Every vehicle is built with a dashboard that sports a number of warning and indicator lights. These lights let you know if there’s a problem with your vehicle or if a specific feature or system is in use.
However, BMW has taken this convenient feature to the next level by including a service indicator light that helps you stay on schedule with regular maintenance, known as the BMW Condition Based Servicing (CBS) system.
Unlike all the other lights on your dashboard, the service light in your BMW needs to be reset manually. On this page, we at BMW of Stratham will give you a detailed rundown about what the BMW CBS feature is, why it appears, and how you can reset the Condition Based Servicing light from the comfort of your own garage.
Drivers near Stratham, Portsmouth, and Exeter, NH, should read on to learn more and contact us with questions!
What Is the BMW Condition Based Servicing System Light?
It’s no surprise that your BMW needs regular maintenance to remain in tip-top shape. The addition of the BMW Condition Based Servicing system makes keeping your model happy and healthy easier by constantly monitoring certain components of your vehicle.
Some of components this system monitors include:
- Brake pads
- Oil levels
- Spark plugs
- Filters
- And more
When the system determines it’s time for service, you’ll receive an alert. That way, you’ll receive a more accurate service interval.
What Would Cause the BMW Service Light to Come On?
There are several reasons why the BMW CBS would come on. It could indicate it’s time for an oil change or that your vehicle’s brake pads need to be replaced.
BMW CBS Icons:
- Green “OK” symbol: The component is in good condition and needs nothing addressed at this time.
- Yellow triangle symbol: The component needs to be serviced.
Check the status of these maintenance needs at any point by clicking through the iDrive instrument cluster located behind the steering wheel.
Instructions for Resetting the BMW Service Light
Only after a service is complete can you reset the CBS system.
Typically, when you have service performed at a service center, the technician will reset this system for you. However, if you do your own oil changes, you’ll need to reset the BMW service light yourself. You can do this in less than five minutes by following these instructions:
- Sit down in the driver’s seat, place the key to position II, and wait for all dashboard lights to turn on.
- Locate the RESET button on the instrument cluster, then press and hold this button for several seconds until the components list appears.
- Click until the correct component is selected, then press and hold RESET again.
- Hold until “Reset” and “OK” appear, then release the RESET button.
- Press and hold the RESET button one last time until the yellow triangle disappears.
Once you see the green OK icon appear, the process is complete.
How Our Service Center Can Help
Whenever a dashboard light appears, it’s recommended to have your vehicle checked. The same is true about your BMW service light. As mentioned, this light turns on when your BMW needs to be serviced.
Our team of highly qualified technicians is here to help when the service light turns on. We have access to advanced tools to aid in getting your BMW back on the road in no time at all. Having access to knowledgeable technicians and the latest equipment is only a portion of the benefits to visiting our on-site service center.
Our Service Center Amenities:
- Complimentary wi-fi
- Private workstations
- Flat screen HD TVs
- Children’s play area
Quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger by enjoying our complimentary baked goods, snacks, and soft drinks.
Service on Your Terms
We’re proud to offer flexible service hours to ensure keeping your BMW in tip-top shape is always done on your terms. Use our online scheduler to reserve your service appointment during regular business hours. Need to schedule it for sometime before work? What about on the weekend? Take advantage of our early-bird or Saturday appointment times!
Can’t stay during your vehicle’s service appointment? We also offer rideshare options so you can go about your normal routine. When your vehicle’s ready, we’ll let you know and help get you back to our service center.
BMW FastService®
When your BMW’s Condition Based Service light appears, it means routine maintenance is needed. Most of the reasons this light could turn on can be handled at our BMW FastService® center. Here, you’ll receive pit crew-fast service for things like:
- Oil changes
- Wiper blade replacements
- And more
Our BMW FastService® center is just one way our team works to ensure you get back to cruising the town as soon as possible.
On-Site Parts Center
If the BMW Condition Based Servicing system indicates it’s time for a brake, filter, or spark plug service, our team is here to help. In the event that a replacement is needed for the health of your BMW, you can rest assured this replacement will be done quickly and efficiently thanks to the team in our on-site parts center.
We have a wide variety of OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts in stock. Since they’re the same parts used by the manufacturer when creating your model, you know they’ll fit perfectly. Plus, these high-quality parts are more likely to last longer than generic parts.
Still Have Questions About the BMW Service Light?
We at BMW of Stratham are thrilled you stopped by today to learn more about the BMW CBS system. Now that you’ve read through our guide about how to reset this system, you’ll feel more confident about resetting your BMW CBS system by yourself.
However, if you’d like more information or still have questions about the reset process, our team of technicians is always happy to help.
Schedule service at our service center today to speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable technicians. We’ll get you back to cruising around Stratham, Portsmouth, or Exeter, New Hampshire, in no time at all. Visit us today!
My trusted service place without a doubt, The service guys are very kind and honest when it comes to appreciating maintenance, my language is not English, however I always count on a good attitude from them to make me understand the things that my vehicle needs or is about to need.
Very friendly Great work Very knowledgeable I enjoy working with the techs I recommend highly
Adam was great to deal with. Service was done in a timely manner. Thanks Adam.
Always good service.
Courteous and quick service that’s better than many other BMW dealerships I’ve wired with.
Service here is a breeze and a pleasure. Short waits and knowledgeable, personable service managers are the norm.
Quick oil change and vehicle check, Great service advisor Adam to work with.
Excellent service, always a flawless experience! Loaner was great! I would Highly recommended them for sales and service!
Always a pleasure to deal with. From the sales department to the service department. Brought my car in for service and had the pleasure to deal with Matt. He’s always been super nice and true professional. As long as he’s there I will always ask to work with him. Thanks Matt!
Service at BMW is always a ten out of ten! Highly recommend for service or sales. We have bought many cars here and always had a great experience.
Kevin and Steve were exceptional throughout the process. Before visiting BMW of Stratham, we had checked out several BMW and Lexus dealerships. BMW of Stratham went above and beyond to find the perfect deal for our family. My wife left with a beautiful X5. Thank you!
I have had Adam Webster as my service advisor. He takes care of me every time I am there. Any questions I have can resolve them I need a favor. He’ll also do that always on top of things ,, I credit to BMW, Stratham, Jerry Pisani
Adam Webster is great to work with as a service advisor!
Once the diagnosis was confirmed, the repair went well, the customer service was great, and the loaner car was fun!
This is a very annoying requirement that I resent being asked to perform. Is that enough words yet?
I have used this dealership for the past four years. Service is fantastic and the advisors are as well.
Great online website to schedule different services..upon arrival it was easy in and easy out. Pawel was easy to work with
Convenient and easy with a complimentary loaner car and a reasonable price for all the work I had done
Professional. I did have to wait while the car was serviced and detailed before purchase. The online zoom presentation for an extended warranty was too long.
Thank you BMW dealership! Thank you Matt for scheduling my vehicle in soon to get it fixed, I appreciate the text , video updates. Thank you mechanic's who worked on my car fast to be able to drive it again is wonderful .Thank you to all at dealership!
I was overdue for service so an appointment was automatically made for me. It was nice to have it on the books
Adam and Adam are the greatest pleasure we’ve had to work with in service! Thank you for making it a wonderful experience
Excellent service department. Prompt and very professional. Waiting was kept to a minimum. Great from start to finish.
Matt was very helpful, friendly and professional in helping me through the process. Thank you!
In on schedule and out with a clean car thanks Matthew. See you next time.
Service Department and staff are the best….extremely helpful and genuinely care about their clients and their safety. Best experience…. They should show BMW of Alexandria (VA) what excellence in customer service is!
First rate BMW dealership, very courteous and concerned about the customer experiences and care about my vehicle.
The people that work there are very professional and Good at their job and Great service.
Great service-state emission test done in the time promised! thank you
Great experiences with the service center at BMW of Stratham. All of the service advisors are polite, happy to help and knowledgeable. This cannot be said of many other dealerships I’ve experienced. Highly recommend BMW of Stratham. Thanks guys!
Always provides great service and reliable information specific to the vehicle, always with friendly personnel
Great service team
Very quick service and great price on service
great service team will continue to go to them to keep my 2015 x3 running well
Very professional and friendly.
All staff were courteous, professional, knowledgeable, and flexible. They catered to my schedule and put me in the car of my dreams.
Great job inside and out! Could not be more pleased. Thank you Adam and Ethan. Martha
I just picked up my x3 from service. They let me use a loaner car for the day. Matt is a pleasure in the service department.
Service was provided relatively quickly and all issues attended to. The service rep., Pawel, was easy to deal with.
I've been a loyal customer of BMW of Stratham since 2016, and their service has consistently been top-notch. I want to give a special shoutout to Adam Webster for my most recent visit. Adam maintained excellent communication throughout the entire process, keeping me informed about the necessary repairs that required immediate attention. Not only did he provide a loaner car, but he also went the extra mile by arranging valet service to deliver my car, freshly washed and vacuumed, right to my door once the work was completed. The entire experience was absolutely stress-free, and I felt the process was ...
Great work, great communication, pricing not so great. Loner and schedule arranged well. Great people.
Great service and people
Great service. Polite. And everything perfect. No worries. Very trustworthy dealer. I’d go back.
Scheduling a service appointment was easy and my Service Rep was very friendly, knowledgable,and a great communicator keeping me updated throughout the repairs. He was efficient and worked to get me in and out (in my loner) quickly.
Adam did an amazing job. They have one of the best service department. Everyone was very helpful .
Awesome service dept and service representatives. Pawel helped me out tremendously with my 228i. I will return!
Service staff and Parts Department are always top notch at BMW of Stratham - they go above and beyond.
Always professional and courteous. Never leave without everything taken care of and never worry about my car.
On-line service scheduling was easily done. Customer representative was friendly, professional and capable. Service was completed as agreed.
Very helpful service team. Quick service. Nice waiting are with WiFi snacks coffee and water
Always a pleasure getting my X1 serviced at BMW. My car, 54,000 miles, feels like new. Thanks Matt and service staff for the great communication and thorough job done.
Adam Webster is an excellent representative for the dealership. He communicates effectively and is responsive to all questions.
Great people with quick service at a reasonable price. Will use them again in the future.
Very professional operation. We tried others but found them inadequate and often untruthful compared to Stratham BMW.
BMW of Stratham consistently delivers excellent service on our two cars year in and year out. We couldn’t be happier with Adam Webster and his team of specialists.
Rapid, personalized, professional service as usual!
It is a pleasure to work with the service folk at Stratham. I am comfortable knowing that their eyes are on my car. Matt Vafeas is my service technician and he takes excellent care of me.
Arrived at 8:45 for a 9:00AM appointment. I had scheduled a state inspection, oil change and tire rotation. Finally got out after noon. Need to avoid Saturday, if possible.
Very good service and communication. Service advisor was friendly and courteous. Loaner car was clean and brand new.
The dealership was clean, friendly, and on time. The car was washed and ready to go in a timely fashion
Happy with communication throughout the purchase process. Willing to get me a car nobody else was.
Responsive, attentive to detail, reasonable. All service advisors have excellent customer service skills, are knowledgeable and patient. Clean and well stocked waiting area.
I drive 3 hours round trip to have my car serviced here and ai always get a loaner which is one reason I keep coming back.
Excellent customer service, very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I have never been treated so kindly as their service department did. I very highly recommend BMW of Stratham, whether you are shopping for a new BMW or need repairs on your existing one!! Definitely a 5 star 🌟 Dealership!!!
Just purchased my vehicle and have to say these guys are amazing!! So nice, down to earth and happy to help with the entire purchase! We sat down like family and enjoyed our shopping experience!! Can't wait to pick up my vehicle!! Thank you for making it so easy!!
I”m very happy with BMW and recommend them highly. The people are wonderful and they’re always very reliable.
Everything went about as smoothly as it could. Hsu was really great to work with as well as,everyone on the finance side.
Professional work done on my breaks. Pwal, the service manager? was very pleasent and communicated clearly.
Communication was great and the responsiveness was as good as my Z4!
Our vehicle fuel pump failed on our way through New Hampshire on our vacation. Had it towed to BMW of Stratham for diagnosis. It was confirmed the fuel pump failed. Matthew, our service advisor, was great to work with. While we weren't able to get a loaner the first day he was able to set us up with a loaner for the next day. Otherwise we were stuck at the hotel and without a ride back to the dealer to pick up our vehicle. Matt made sure to get us a loaner that had room to transport our belongings ...
Matt was extremely helpful, responsive, and made the experience easy.
I always feel I am being treated as a valued customer from the service advisor to the loaner vehicle.
Great service! Love the courtesy inspection that is done every time with specific details of any concerns.
Great experience at BMW of Stratham! From beginning to end, Steve, Chris, Haley & Steve were wonderful! Everyone was very knowledgeable and made sure everything was done in a timely manner.
Service advisor Matthew V took care of me like always .Scheduled an appointment 7/15/24 for an oil change coolant flush brake fluid flush state inspection for my 2018 BMW M3 took a little longer than I expect but that's okay the results is what matters. Like always car comes out like new off the showroom.
Very happy with service . Took a little longer than usual but no problem. Appreciate offer to wash car.
Listen to my concerns, working on resolving the issue but could not be more willing to help. Pawel offer many solutions and said he could get right on it. Offered a loaner which helped immensely. Highly recommended and encouraged my friends to use them for service.
BMW of Stratham always does a great job. Pawel is top notch and we enjoy working with him!
Everyone we worked with was efficient and helpful. Frank A. was very easy to work with!
Went to BMW (Stratham, Nh) for first visit to get oil changed in a 2024 Ineos Grenadier, which has a BMW B58 inline 6 as its power plant. BMW guys had the car in their database and changed the engine oil with no problems. Everyone was knowledgable and friendly. Well recommended.
Thank you for the helpful tips on navigating New Hampshire rules on Inspection and registration!
Erik was a pleasure to work with in purchasing my new BMW i4XDrive. Thank you!
Leased our second car from BMW Stratham NH and worked with Steve Hazard both times. He is a straight shooter and the dealership will work with you to set up a reasonable deal. They helped us take advantage of $12,000 in rebates and lease incentives!
Adam was very helpful in fixing the issue with my vehicle and went above and beyond to keep my business. I stay loyal to great companies and will always have Stratham BMW on the top of that list.
stopped in ira to get emission test! wonderful service-Gary fit me in right away
Just had my car serviced at BM and I'm thrilled with the results! 🌟 The staff was friendly, and Their attention to detail was impressive. Definitely recommend!!
Great service, loved the video showing where the tar build up was on the tire. That was very helpful. Reasonable pricing, well informed before service was started. Always polite & friendly personnel, that’s very important to me, so thank you! Also, there were teeny tiny baby bunnies at the gazebo! Wonderful bonus treat to see when I dropped off my car.