These instructions apply to the Abarth 595 / 695 312 2008-2022.
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Short answer: whether you can reset the service (“Scheduled Servicing”) reminder on the Abarth 595 / 695 (312, 2008–2022) yourself depends on which instrument cluster your car has. On early cars with the simpler analogue cluster, owners widely report a dashboard pedal sequence clears it. On the 2016-on facelift with the 7″ TFT / Uconnect cluster, that no longer works and the reset is an OBD-II diagnostic-tool job — which is also the only method the owner’s handbook recognises (“go to an Abarth Dealership, where the ‘Service Schedule’ operations will be performed and the message will be reset”). Below: the dashboard method and when it applies, the tool method that works on every year, and the costs.
What the “Service” Message Is
The 595 tracks its scheduled-servicing plan electronically. The display shows a spanner symbol with the distance to the next service — automatically with the ignition at MAR-ON about 2,000 km before it is due (or around 30 days before, where fitted), and again each time the key is turned to MAR-ON. Once the service work is done, that counter has to be reset or the reminder keeps coming back.
Early Cars vs the Facelift — Which Method Applies
The 595 ran a long time, and the way the service counter is reset changed with the cluster:
- Early cars (roughly 2008–2015, analogue/basic cluster): the counter can usually be zeroed from the dashboard — see the pedal method below. This is an owner-reported sequence, not a documented factory procedure, but it is widely used on these cars.
- Facelift cars (2016 on, 7″ TFT / Uconnect cluster): the reset moved into a module you can only reach over the OBD-II port. The dashboard sequence generally does nothing on these — you need a diagnostic tool (see further down). This is also the only method the owner’s handbook recognises for any year.
If you are not sure which you have: a car with a small monochrome trip display between the dials is the early type; a car with a colour touchscreen and digital cluster graphics is the facelift.
Dashboard Method (Early / Analogue-Cluster Cars)
Owner-reported, not in the official manual — try it only on an early car, and treat it as unverified for your specific model/year:
- Turn the ignition to MAR-ON (dash lit) but do not start the engine.
- Within a few seconds, press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and release it three times.
- Turn the ignition off, wait a moment, then switch back on to check the spanner message has cleared.
If the message comes straight back — or nothing happens — your car’s counter needs the tool method instead. Whichever route clears the display, make sure the actual service work was done; the reset only silences the reminder.
Why the Facelift Needs a Diagnostic Tool
On the TFT/Uconnect cars the service counter lives in the body computer with no driver-menu reset, so professional workshop data lists the operation simply as “a diagnostic tool must be used” and the handbook sends you to a dealer. The good news is this is a cheap DIY job with the right scanner — you do not have to pay a dealer.
Where the OBD-II Port Is
The diagnostic socket is under the dashboard on the driver’s side, below the steering column — the same port used for fault-code reading and emissions testing. That is where the tool plugs in.
What the Job Looks Like With a Tool
- Plug an FCA/Fiat-Abarth-capable scan tool into the OBD-II port with the ignition on, engine off.
- Select the vehicle, then the service / oil-service reset function.
- Confirm the reset — the spanner message clears straight away, and no drive cycle is needed.
The exact wording differs between the dealer system and consumer scanners, but it is the standard “service reset” function on any tool that covers Fiat and Abarth.
Dealer Cost vs Doing It Yourself
Prices vary by region; treat these as a guide for the reset on its own, not the service work:
| Option | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Abarth dealer / independent specialist | A few minutes’ work | Normally included when they carry out the service itself. |
| DIY — budget FCA OBD tool / cable + software | Low one-off outlay | Does the service reset and reads Fiat/Abarth fault codes; the cheapest route if you service the car yourself. |
| DIY — multi-make service scanner | Mid-range one-off outlay | Standalone; also covers oil-service resets on other makes. |
Before You Start
- Do the actual service first. Resetting the counter without carrying out the work just hides the real interval.
- Check the tool explicitly lists Fiat/Abarth service (oil) reset before buying — a plain code reader that only shows faults will not do it.
- Have the ignition on with the engine off when you run the reset.
Which kind of tool does this? (When links are live we may earn from qualifying purchases.)
The 595 service reset needs a tool that covers Fiat/Abarth, not a generic fault-code reader. Two classes do it: a budget FCA OBD cable or app with software that includes service resets (cheapest if you already service the car), or a standalone multi-make service scanner that also handles oil-service resets on other cars. Whichever you pick, confirm it lists Fiat/Abarth service (oil) reset before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reset the Abarth 595 service light without a tool?
On early (roughly 2008–2015) cars with the analogue cluster, owners report the accelerator-pedal sequence above clears it. On the 2016-on facelift with the TFT/Uconnect cluster there is no in-car method — the owner’s handbook and workshop data both require a diagnostic tool over the OBD-II port.
Does the “press the accelerator three times” trick work?
On early analogue-cluster cars, yes — it is a widely-used owner sequence (not a documented factory procedure). On the later TFT/Uconnect cars it generally does nothing, because the reset moved to a module that is only reachable with a tool. If it fails on your car, that points to the tool method rather than a mistake in the steps.
What tool resets the Abarth 595 service reminder?
Any scan tool that covers Fiat/Abarth and lists a service / oil reset function — from a budget FCA OBD cable with software up to a multi-make service scanner. A basic code reader that only shows faults will not clear it.
Where is the OBD port on the Abarth 595?
Under the dashboard on the driver’s side, below the steering column — the same socket used for reading fault codes.
Will the reminder come back if I ignore it?
It will keep appearing at each MAR-ON until it is reset, but it is only a maintenance reminder, not a fault. It does not affect how the car runs; it is telling you the service interval has arrived.
If a warning light or fault code appeared alongside the service message, look it up on our sister site autodtcs.com to see whether it relates to a fault or just the service interval.
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