BMW E38 User manual

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2001 model year changes
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SIA RESET
Model: E38,E39,E46,E52,E53
Production Date: E46 from 9/99
E38,E39,E53 from 9/00
On 2001 vehicles without the diagnostic connector in the engine compartment, the use of
the SIA reset tool is not possible. The service indicator may be reset using the reset mode
in the instrument cluster.
Reset procedure for high and low clusters with SIA III using the Reset Mode:
• Ignition key must be “off”
• Press and hold the trip odometer reset button in the instrument cluster (left button), and
turn the ignition key to the first position.
• Keep the button pressed for approximately 5 seconds until one of the following words
appear in the display: “OIL SERVICE, or “INSPECTION”, with “RESET”.
The service due is shown with “reset” if the coded minimum consumption limit has been
reached and resetting is possible. If “reset” is not shown, the minimum limit has not been
reached and resetting is not possible.
• Press and hold the reset button again until the word “RESET” begins to flash.
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RESET SIA: -919 L
TURN THE KEY TO
POSITION 1 (KL R)
PRESS AND HOLD
LEFT BUTTON.
KEEP PRESSED FOR
5 SECONDS AFTER
KEY IS SWITCHED
ON.
TAP BUTTON TO
RESET DISPLAY.
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Service interval reset: high cluster

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• While the display is flashing, press the left button briefly to reset the service interval.
After the display has shown the new interval the following will appear: “END SIA”
The system can only be reset again after 10 liters (2.5gal) of fuel have been consumed.
Reset procedure for clusters with SIA IV using the Reset Mode. (possible from 9/99
for E46, MY2001 E52)
• Ignition key must be “off”
• Press and hold the trip odometer button in the instrument cluster (left button), and turn
the ignition key to the first position.
• Keep the button pressed for approximately 5 seconds until one of the following words
appear in the display: “OIL SERVICE, or “INSPECTION”, with “rESET”.
• Release the reset button and press and hold again until “rESET” begins to flash.
• While the display is flashing, press the left button briefly to reset the service interval.
After the display has shown the new interval, the following will appear: “END SIA”
The system can only be reset again after 10 liters (2.5gal) of fuel have been consumed.
OILSERVICE
15000 Miles
UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
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ESET SIA END SIA
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PRESS AND
HOLD LEFT
BUTTON TURN KEY TO POSITION 1
(KL R)
KEEP BUTTON
PRESSED FOR 5
SECONDS AFTER
KEY IS SWITCHED
ON.
TAP BUTTON TO
RESET DISPLAY
E46 service interval reset