2008 Smart Fortwo 451 - Resetting Service Indicator

In this video I reset the service indicator on a European spec 2008 Smart Fortwo 451 Passion 84 BHP.
This simple procedure is outlined, which should be completed after each vehicle service.
It is important to follow this sequence quickly as after just a few seconds of inactivity the process is automatically halted by the instrument cluster.
There may be regional variations to this process and different vehicles will reset to different mile/kilometre figures depending on the service intervals of the specific vehicle and how it was set up.
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Disclaimer - Please be advised that my videos are not instructional and are merely footage of me, with many years of motor trade experience, carrying out vehicle repairs and maintenance. Please conduct your own research, ensure you have the correct tools/necessary expertise and undertake your own due diligence before carrying out vehicle repairs. If in doubt, entrust an automotive technician / car mechanic.

[@gplusgplus2286]

Of all the useless videos and forum posts out there this was the only one that worked. Many thanks!!

[@Tbintugaland]

It worked on my 2006 model ... The only video who made it!! Thnx a lot from Lisbon🎉

[@theodoreschmidt1060]

Thank my British friend. That was so much simple than the other guy..not saying who. But you know. lol. Thank you for making life easier us Smartcar owners. 🙏 ciao

[@EPEREZ-h6q]

Thank you! Very useful video. I may buy a 2007-2008 Smart For Two. It’s been stopped from a long period maybe 1 year. But it has about just 60-65.000 km (+/- 40k miles). I hope it would start at first try, so I can drive it to the garaje and do it a full inspection. I’ll watch all the videos and try to do do some of the simplest maintenance by myself on the future. Thank you again!

[@craigm6047]

Perfect timing, my service indicator came on 10 miles ago!

[@autoknight747]

Don’t forget to service it too!

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

Another perfect video. Your fan 👍🏼

[@billthekid1982]

Is it possible to adjust the number of kilometers/miles? I have a Smart 451 2007 model (non MHD) and it always show me 14km. They are too much for the oil I use.

[@roycarter6235]

It is a pity that more people don't take the time to subscribe. I"m on the other side of the world with my little Smart four two 2012 Passion. I really appreciate your excellent videos. The gear knob on my gear shift is loose. I suspect that it is a critical component as the automatic selector button is on the side of the knob. Any ideas on how to secure it would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the great videos please

[@autoknight747]

Thank you! On European cars, the gear knob is push/pull fit (without pressing button while removing or refitting) but I’m aware that US models and possibly other export markets have a different set up, so it is difficult to advise. Purely at a guess, maybe it has been off before and something plastic may have broken, hence it being loose.

[@IHYDRO718I]

Hey how are you? Hope all is well. I’ve done everything on youtube and nothing has worked. Can you suggest anything?

[@autoknight747]

Hey, all good! That’s a difficult one. I wonder if US cars have a different procedure. There are a few items that seem to differ from European vehicles. Hard to say without seeing the car. I’m back in the US again later in the year but it’ll be California which probably isn’t much help!

[@IHYDRO718I]

@@autoknight747 🤣🤣im in NY. Its all good. I have to do my oil change soon. Maybe the mechanic can figure it out. Thanks for the response

[@autoknight747]

@@IHYDRO718I Yes I remember! One day I’ll visit NY. All I would say on the procedure is that you have to do the whole sequence pretty damn quickly. Good luck with it!

[@IHYDRO718I]

@@autoknight747 Thanks again my friend.

[@GavinHaughey]

Thank you.😃

[@ovu850]

Thanks! Tried other methods but didn't worked.

[@user-vi4zr3ev]

Bravo.

[@RinoPinotti]

Ho provato una 40" di volte ma non cancella la chiave 😢

[@RinoPinotti]

Non funziona davvero 😢

[@jocokacso]

It works

[@RinoPinotti]

Ho provato una 40" di volte ma non cancella la chiave 😢