Resetting the oil life indicator on your vehicle is a crucial maintenance task to ensure your engine runs smoothly and efficiently. Whether you own a 2017 Honda Civic or a Jeep Wrangler of the same year, knowing how to reset the oil life is essential for keeping track of your vehicle’s health.
How To Reset Oil Life on 2017 Honda Civic:
- Turn Ignition On: Sit in the driver’s seat and insert the key into the ignition. Turn the key to the “On” position without starting the engine. For vehicles with push-button start, press the “Engine Start/Stop” button twice without pressing the brake pedal.
- Access Maintenance Menu: Locate the “Menu” button on the left side of the steering wheel. Press and hold the “Menu” button until the maintenance menu appears on the instrument cluster.
- Navigate to Oil Life Reset: Use the arrow buttons on the steering wheel to navigate through the menu options. Look for “Oil Life” or a similar option indicating the remaining oil life.
- Reset Oil Life: Once you’ve highlighted the oil life option, press and hold the “Enter” or “Select” button until the oil life percentage starts blinking or resets to 100%.
- Confirmation: Release the button once the oil life is reset. Start the engine to ensure the indicator no longer displays the maintenance reminder.
How To Reset Oil Life on 2017 Jeep Wrangler:
- Ignition On: Sit in the driver’s seat and insert the key into the ignition. Turn the key to the “On” position without starting the engine. For vehicles with push-button start, press the “Engine Start/Stop” button twice without pressing the brake pedal.
- Access Vehicle Info: Use the controls on the left side of the steering wheel to navigate to the “Vehicle Info” menu on the instrument cluster. Scroll down until you find the “Oil Life” option.
- Enter Reset Mode: Once you’ve highlighted the “Oil Life” option, press and hold the “OK” button until the system prompts you to confirm the reset.
- Confirm Reset: Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the oil life reset. This typically involves pressing the “OK” button again or selecting “Yes” when prompted.
- Completion: After confirming the reset, the oil life indicator should display 100% or show no remaining maintenance reminders. Start the engine to verify that the reset was successful.
By following these simple steps, you can easily reset the oil life indicator on your 2017 Honda Civic or Jeep Wrangler, ensuring your vehicle continues to perform at its best. Remember to reset the oil life each time you perform an oil change to maintain accurate maintenance records and keep your engine in top condition.
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