These instructions apply to the Kia Sorento Mk2 (XM) 2009-2014.
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After a routine service on the second-generation Sorento (XM), the maintenance reminder in the instrument cluster stays lit until it is cleared. You can reset it yourself in under a minute using the cluster RESET button, with the ignition on and the engine off. No diagnostic tool is needed.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON, but leave the engine off.
- Press and hold the RESET button on the instrument cluster for 5 seconds.
- Press and hold the same button again for 3 seconds.
- Release the button. The service reminder is now reset.
Good to know
The whole procedure is done from the cluster RESET button (the same trip/reset button), so there is no need for a scan tool or a workshop visit.
If the reminder comes back on, check that the ignition was on with the engine off when you started, then repeat the two-part hold: 5 seconds, release, then 3 seconds. Both holds must be completed for the reset to register.
FAQ
Do I need a scan tool to reset the Sorento service light?
No. On the XM Sorento the reminder is cleared entirely from the instrument cluster RESET button, so no diagnostic tool or dealer visit is required.
How do I reset the service reminder?
Turn the ignition on with the engine off, hold the cluster RESET button for 5 seconds, then hold it again for 3 seconds and release. The reminder clears once both holds are done.
Why does my service light keep coming back?
The most common cause is an incomplete reset. If only one of the two holds was finished, or the ignition was not on with the engine off, the cluster will not store the reset. Repeat the full two-part hold and it should stay off.
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