Reset the Service Indicator

Last updated: May 17, 2026

The Mitsubishi ASX (GA, 2010–2023) — also sold as the Outlander Sport in North America and the RVR in Canada and Japan — is one of the longest-running compact SUVs of its era, built in Okazaki (Japan) and Kaluga (Russia) for European markets through multiple facelifts (2010, 2013, 2017, 2019). Despite the cosmetic changes, the cluster firmware and the service indicator reset path remained essentially identical across the entire GA generation. The reset uses the cluster multi-information meter switch (button 1) in a multi-step press-and-hold sequence — no diagnostic tool required.

When to Reset the Service Indicator

• After completing an oil and filter change.
• If the spanner / wrench symbol with “Service required” appears on the cluster at startup.
• If you bought the ASX second-hand and the previous owner didn’t clear the indicator.

⚠️ On the GA-generation ASX the service indicator tracks the oil-change distance counter. Other service items (brake fluid every 2 years, coolant every 5 years on the SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT spec, automatic transmission fluid on CVT-equipped trims) aren’t tracked by the cluster — those follow the printed service schedule in the owner’s handbook.

Before You Start

• Park on a level surface with the engine off. Complete the actual oil and filter change before the reset.
• Locate multi-information meter switch — the button Mitsubishi labels as such on the cluster face, used to cycle the trip-computer screens — the trip-recorder reset button on the instrument cluster. On the ASX it’s a small black button mounted at the bottom-right of the speedometer face. Same button you use to cycle between trip A / trip B / odometer / instant MPG / range / service-display.
• The procedure cycles through several states (display → flash → flash continues → reset) and requires the button to be held at three separate moments. Take your time — don’t rush the holds.

Tools and Supplies

None for the reset itself. For the oil change: fresh Mitsubishi-spec oil — 0W-20 ACEA C2 / Mitsubishi Genuine for the 1.6 (4A92) and 2.0 (4B11) MIVEC petrol engines, 5W-30 ACEA C2/C3 for the 1.6 DI-D / 1.8 DI-D diesel variants and the 1.6 HDi (Peugeot-sourced) DV6C; a new spin-on filter (different parts per engine); a 17 mm sump-plug socket (petrol) or 19 mm (diesel); torque about 30 Nm (petrol) or 40 Nm (diesel).

Service Indicator Reset — Step-by-Step

1. Turn the ignition OFF. The cluster goes dark.
2. Press multi-information meter switch repeatedly until the service display appears (the screen showing service distance remaining or the spanner-marked service line).
3. Press and hold multi-information meter switch.
4. Wait 2 seconds. The service indicator on the cluster starts flashing.
5. Release the button.
6. While the service indicator LED is still flashing (you have a few seconds before it stops), press multi-information meter switch again — just a short press this time.
7. The service light illuminates solid and “CLEAR” appears on the cluster display.
8. Press and hold multi-information meter switch once more.
9. Keep holding. The new service interval appears on the display (typically “9000 mi” or “15000 km”).
10. Release the button.
11. The service interval is now reset.
12. Turn the ignition on briefly to confirm the spanner warning is gone, then off again.

Verify the Reset Worked

Turn the ignition off, wait 30 seconds, then on (engine off is fine). The spanner / service warning that was appearing at startup should be gone. Cycle multi-information meter switch through the trip-computer screens to the service display — the remaining-distance value should now show the full new interval (typically 9,000 miles (15,000 km) or 12 months for European-spec ASX petrol, or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) or 24 months for the diesel variants).

Troubleshooting

• The service indicator doesn’t start flashing after the first 2-second hold. The most common cause: the service display wasn’t the active screen when you started the hold. Make sure the cluster is showing the actual service line (not trip A, trip B, odometer, MPG, or range) before holding. Cycle through with short presses first to find the service display.
• I released the button after flashing started, but pressing it again doesn’t trigger “CLEAR”. The flash window is only about 5-7 seconds. If you wait too long after release, the cluster reverts to normal display. You need to press the button again while the LED is still flashing. If the flash has stopped, repeat from step 2.
• “CLEAR” appears but the second long-press doesn’t show the new interval. Hold longer — the ASX needs around 3 seconds on this final hold, not 2. The new interval value should appear within that time.
• Reset works but the spanner returns after a few miles. 12V battery condition. The ASX cluster is sensitive to voltage drop during cold cranking, particularly on diesel variants which have higher cranking-current draw. Load-test the battery; replace if older than 5 years.
• I drive a 1.6 HDi-engined ASX (post-2014, Peugeot/Citroën-sourced DV6C engine) — same procedure? Yes. The HDi diesel was added via Mitsubishi’s partnership with Peugeot, but the Mitsubishi ASX cluster and the button-driven reset are unchanged. The diesel engine doesn’t affect the reset path.
• 2017 facelift / 2019 facelift — does anything change? Mitsubishi updated the front-end styling at both facelifts but kept the instrument cluster firmware essentially unchanged across the entire GA generation. The procedure works on every ASX from 2010 to 2023.
• 4WD All-Wheel-Drive variant — same procedure? Yes. The 4WD selector adds entries to the trip-computer menu but doesn’t change the service-reset path. Same procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the spanner symbol on the Mitsubishi ASX mean?

On the ASX the spanner / wrench icon is the oil-change reminder. It illuminates when the cluster’s service-distance counter reaches the configured threshold. It does not indicate an engine fault. Engine faults trigger the orange check-engine light (a separate engine-outline icon).

How often does the ASX service indicator come up?

Mitsubishi’s official European-market schedule for the GA ASX:

• 1.6 MIVEC petrol (4A92): 9,000 miles (15,000 km) or 12 months.
• 2.0 MIVEC petrol (4B11): 9,000 miles (15,000 km) or 12 months.
• 1.6 DI-D diesel: 12,500 miles (20,000 km) or 24 months.
• 1.8 DI-D diesel: 12,500 miles (20,000 km) or 24 months.
• 2.2 DI-D diesel (early variants): 12,500 miles (20,000 km) or 24 months.

UK severe-service / short-trip driving typically halves the petrol interval. The cluster doesn’t auto-adjust.

Does the reset clear engine fault codes?

No. The reset zeros the service counter only. Engine fault codes need a scan tool. For DTC interpretation see autodtcs.com.

What about the Outlander Sport (US/Canada name)?

The Outlander Sport is the same car as the ASX, with the same Mitsubishi instrument cluster and the same reset procedure. The button positions and labels are identical. Use this guide regardless of the badge.

And the Mitsubishi RVR (Canada/Japan name)?

Same again. The RVR is identical to the ASX/Outlander Sport from the cluster’s perspective. Use this guide.

What about the all-new 2023+ ASX (Renault Captur-based)?

The 2023+ ASX is a completely different car — based on the Renault Captur platform under the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. The new ASX uses Renault’s cluster firmware and the reset path is in Settings → Vehicle → Service. We’ll publish a dedicated 2023+ ASX guide. This article only covers the original GA ASX (2010–2023).

Will this work on the Mitsubishi Outlander (Mk3, GG)?

Similar but not identical. The Outlander Mk3 (GG, 2012–2021) uses a related but slightly different cluster with a touch-driven menu on higher trims. We’ll publish a dedicated Outlander Mk3 guide.

For DTC code interpretation on Mitsubishi vehicles see autodtcs.com.