How to Cancel the Maintenance Light on the Refine S3?
4 Answers
The method to reset the maintenance light on the Refine S3 is: 1. Press the reset button and turn off the ignition switch; 2. Hold the reset button until the mileage is no longer displayed; 3. Hold the reset button and turn on the ignition again to reset. The functions of the maintenance light are: 1. To record the mileage of important components; 2. To remind the owner to perform maintenance. More relevant information is as follows: The Refine S3 is a compact SUV with body dimensions of length 4345mm, width 1765mm, height 1640mm, a wheelbase of 2560mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 45l. It is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 85kw and a maximum power speed of 6000rpm.
I remember last time helping a friend reset the maintenance light on his JAC Refine S3, it required operating the dashboard buttons. First, turn off the car completely, press and hold the TRIP button on the dashboard without releasing, then turn the key to the power-on position (no need to start the engine), continue holding the button for about five or six seconds until you see the maintenance light flash or disappear before releasing. The button position might slightly vary for different model years—I once encountered a 2016 model where the button was on the left side of the steering wheel on the dashboard. If the light remains on after the operation, it might be because you released the button too early or didn't follow the steps correctly. If you really can't get it to work, just drive to the 4S store—they can handle it in two minutes with professional equipment, and it won't cost you anything anyway.
Canceling the maintenance light is actually not difficult: Turn off the engine, hold down the TRIP button on the dashboard, turn the key to the ON position, wait for about five or six seconds, and release the button once the maintenance light goes off. I recommend taking a photo of the dashboard before performing the operation to record the mileage data and prevent any mishaps. The button location may vary depending on the model year of the JAC Refine S3—mine is a 2017 model, and the button is located at the lower right corner of the speedometer. If there's no response after two attempts, don’t force it—check if the battery voltage is low. Also, a friendly reminder: After resetting the maintenance light, remember to change the engine oil on time. Last time, a fellow driver forgot to service the car after resetting the light, which resulted in engine seizure.
Attention all Karry S3 owners: After turning off the engine, long-press the TRIP button on the instrument panel, then turn the key to power on for 5 seconds until the maintenance light goes off. The key is to operate when the power is off - it won't work if you try while the engine is running. I failed three times initially because I released the button too quickly; it only worked when I held it for a full 7 seconds. This method works for most model years, but if your car has a multifunction steering wheel, you may need to manually reset it through the settings menu. After the operation, take a short drive to confirm the light stays off, and listen for any unusual engine noises while you're at it.
