How to Reset the Maintenance Light on a Buick GL8?

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RebeccaMarie
07/29/25 2:36pm
Buick GL8 maintenance light reset steps are: 1. With the engine off, turn the ignition switch to the "Ignition/Run/Start" mode. 2. Use the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel in the driver information center area to control the instrument panel display to show the "Oil Life" interface. When the remaining oil life is low, the display will show a "Change Engine Oil Soon" message. 3. Press the ">" button on the driver information center controller, the display will show "Reset", then press the "√" (OK/Confirm) button to reset the oil life to 100%. 4. Turn off the ignition switch to complete the reset.
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