So I'm getting the Service Required message when I start the car. There are tons of threads here and on the net about how to reset this. My question is how do I know "what" service it thinks is required?

I recently purchased this XF used and do not have its service history. I assume the message is based on either miles driven or time elapsed, but is there a way to know what it wants serviced?

I called the dealer who serviced it for the prior owner, but they wanted me to bring it in and declined to discuss any previous maintenance over the phone.

Is there a way to find this out or do I just perform the usual maintenance and reset it when I'm done?

 

i assume an ODB scan tool would tell you. Generally when i see it, it's because it's time for an oil change, but places like auto zone will scan for free and tell you.

 

if a check engine light is on, then you have a more concerning issue. if only "service required" is on, then its time for an oil change.

I created a similar thread a few months ago. There are instructions on how to clear the message if, like my situation, you recently had an oil change and the service light wasnt reset.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...stions-183488/

 

No codes and no check engine light. There was a dealer sticker showing the oil had been changed less than 300 miles ago. I guess they just didn't reset the service light.

Thanks for the replies.