BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Brake pad replacement reminder

NOTE: To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT REMINDER RESET INDEX. Only vehicles listed in this index have a specific brake pad warning light reset procedure. For other vehicles, perform PROCEDURE 1 first. If light does not reset, perform PROCEDURE 2. If the above procedures are not successful, connect vehicle to DIS tester, access Instrument Cluster/IKE, then "clear fault memory".

NOTE: Brake pad warning light should go out after replacement of brake pad thickness sensor. If warning light does not go out, turn ignition on, engine off, for 30-45 seconds. Warning light should go out. If the above procedure is not successful, connect vehicle to DIS tester, access Instrument Cluster/IKE, then "clear fault memory".

NOTE: The base instrument cluster OIL SERVICE INSPECTION display is located on the bottom of the cluster, to the right of center. The base cluster is also equipped with a graphic display of the car that shows if a door or the trunk lid is open. The high instrument cluster OIL SERVICE INSPECTION display is located on the bottom of the cluster, to the left of center.

BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT REMINDER RESET INDEX

BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT REMINDER RESET - PROCEDURE 1

To reset light after replacing brake pads, turn ignition on with engine off. Wait 30 seconds. Brake pad warning indicator light will switch off.

BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT REMINDER RESET - PROCEDURE 2

Start engine. Brake pad warning indicator will switch off.