These instructions apply to the MG ZS Mk1 (ZS11) 2017-2021. For other models, please choose your vehicle here.
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After an oil-and-filter change the service reminder on your MG ZS (2017–2021) stays on until you clear it from the dashboard. It’s done with the steering-wheel / cluster buttons — no diagnostic tool needed.
Before You Start
Only reset once the service is genuinely done — the reminder tracks when the next one is due.
Resetting the Service Counter
- Switch the ignition on (engine off).
- Press the menu button repeatedly until ‘Settings’ appears on the cluster display.
- Use the scroll button to move through the list to ‘Next Service’.
- Confirm the selection with the OK button.
- Press and hold OK until the service indicator resets.
If It Stays On
- Hold OK long enough — a brief press won’t confirm the reset.
- Make sure you’re on ‘Next Service’ before holding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reset the service light on an MG ZS?
Ignition on, scroll the cluster menu to Settings → Next Service, confirm, then press and hold OK until it resets.
Do I need a diagnostic tool?
No — the ZS resets from the dashboard buttons.
Why is the reminder still showing?
You likely released OK too soon, or weren’t on the Next Service item. Repeat the hold.
Does this clear a warning light?
No — only the service reminder, not a fault light.
If a warning symbol (not the service reminder) is lit, look the code up on autodtcs.com. Changing the battery too? See our ZS battery guide.
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