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Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Service and Repair




Message Center Configuration

Oil Life Reset

NOTE: This procedure resets the oil life telltale in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), and the oil change reminder message in the message center display.

1. Press the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time.
- For vehicles with push button start, press accelerator pedal only.


2. Turn ignition switch to RUN position (do not start the engine).
- For vehicles with push button start, push the start/stop button and release quickly. While holding accelerator pedal, depress brake pedal.


3. Keep the pedals fully depressed for a minimum of 20 seconds.

4. Rotate the key to the OFF position.
- For vehicles with push-button start, push the start/stop button to turn the vehicle off completely.


5. Start the vehicle. Make sure that the oil life telltale is not illuminated in the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster), and the oil change reminder message is no longer displayed in the message center.