These instructions apply to the Land Rover Range Rover Mk4 (L405) 2013-2022.
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When the oil-service reminder appears on your Range Rover (2013–2022), the car is counting down to a scheduled service — it is a maintenance prompt, not a fault. On the L405 Range Rover you can reset the service counter yourself with a pedal sequence — no dealer for the routine oil reset. Here’s the owner method, along with what the reminder means and how to make the reset stick.
What the Service Reminder Means
The oil-service message on the L405 is driven by a service counter that tracks distance and elapsed time since the last reset. When the count runs out, the reminder appears at start-up to prompt an oil-and-filter change and the scheduled checks. It is a housekeeping reminder rather than a diagnostic fault, so it will keep showing until the counter is cleared — even after the oil has been changed. For the exact service interval that applies to your engine (petrol, diesel or hybrid) and your driving, follow your owner’s handbook and service book instead of assuming a figure.
Don’t confuse the service prompt with a red warning message that stays on while you drive — that reflects a stored fault, and clearing the service counter will not address it.
Getting Ready
This resets the service/oil counter after an oil change. The car must be stationary, and you don’t start the engine during the sequence.
Reset only after the service is finished, park on firm level ground with the vehicle in Park, and apply the parking brake. Keep your foot off the START button once the ignition is on so the engine stays off throughout. No tools are required — just the pedals, bonnet and driver’s door.
Resetting the Service Indicator
- Switch the ignition on (don’t start the engine).
- Open the bonnet and open the driver’s door.
- Fully depress both the accelerator and brake pedals together and hold for about 10 seconds.
- The service reset display appears — release the pedals.
- Switch the ignition off, then on, and check the service indicator has gone out. Repeat if needed.
When a Dealer Tool Is Needed
The pedal method clears the oil counter. On some cars the full service-interval display won’t accept a reset this way — then the complete reset needs Land Rover diagnostic equipment. For a routine oil change, the pedal reset is usually all you need.
If the Reminder Won’t Clear
- Hold both pedals fully for the full 10 seconds with the bonnet and driver’s door open — a part-press or an early release stops the reset registering.
- Make sure the ignition is on and the engine is off — don’t press START, and don’t start the engine mid-sequence.
- Cycle the ignition off and on to confirm the indicator has cleared, then repeat the whole sequence from the start if it is still showing.
- A separate warning light? A fault stores a code — look it up on autodtcs.com.
What Happens Next
Once the reset registers, the oil-service message clears from the display and does not return at the next start-up. The service counter restarts from zero and begins counting toward the next service. The reset changes nothing else on the vehicle — no drivetrain, air-suspension or comfort setting is affected. If the message returns immediately, the sequence did not complete and is worth repeating.
How Often It Comes Up
Reset the counter once per service, right after each oil-and-filter change. The correct distance or time between services depends on your engine and how the vehicle is used, so take the figure from your owner’s handbook or service book rather than a remembered number. Keeping the reset in step with the actual work means the dash prompt always reflects when the next service is genuinely due.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reset the service light on a Range Rover?
Ignition on, bonnet and driver’s door open, press the accelerator and brake together for 10 seconds, then cycle the ignition.
Do I need a diagnostic tool?
Not for the oil-counter reset — that’s the pedal method. A full service-display reset can need a dealer tool on some cars.
Why must the bonnet and door be open?
The car only accepts the reset with the bonnet and driver’s door open and the ignition on.
Do I hold the pedals with the engine running?
No — the ignition should be on with the engine off. Don’t press START during the sequence; starting the engine will stop the reset taking.
Is the procedure the same for the diesel and the hybrid?
Yes — the pedal reset for the oil counter is the same across the L405 range. What can differ is the service interval itself, so check your handbook for the figure that applies to your engine.
The light came back — why?
The reset probably didn’t register; repeat it, holding both pedals fully for the 10 seconds.
If another warning light appeared with the service message, our sister site autodtcs.com can help you decode it.
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