BMW 5251 Service Manual page 36

020-4
Maintenance
1997 t o 2000 models
1997 to 2000 models are equipped with a data link connector
(DLC) plug in the right side engine compartment:
Reset SII using BMW service and scan tool (DISplus or MoD-
iC, GTI) or a specialty tool from another manufacturer. Plug
tool (arrow) into DLC.
CAUTION-
Follow the manufacturer's directions when resetting the Sll. If
the reset procedures are done incorrect& the tool or the elec-
tronic Service Interval Indicator may be damaged.
Aftermarket reset tools that can reset all models with the DLC
can be purchased from one of the following suppliers:
Specialty tool suppliers
Assenmacher Specialty Tools
6440 Odell Place
Boulder, CO 80301
303-530-2424
sales@asttool.com
http://www.asttool.com
Baum Tools Unlimited, Inc.
P.O. Box 5867
Sarasota, FL 34277-5867
800-848-6657
sales@baumtools.com
http://www.baumtools.com
Peake Research. Automotive Products Division
P.O. Box 28776
San Jose, CA 95159
408-369-0406
support @peakeresearch.com
http://www.peal~eresearch.com
2001 and later models
On vehicles without the data link connector (DLC) in the en-
gine compartment (2001 and latercars), the reset tool can not
be used. Instead, the Sll can be reset with the trip odometer
reset button in the instrument cluster.
Make sure ignition key is in OFF position.
*
Press and hold trip odometer button in instrument cluster,
and turn ignition key to ACCESSORY position.
Keep button pressed for approximately 5 seconds until
either of following appear in display: OIL SERVICE or
INSPECTION, with RESET.
Press button again and hold for approximately 5 seconds
until RESET flashes.