How to Reset the Maintenance Light on a Captiva
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To reset the maintenance light on a Captiva, follow these steps: 1. With the engine off: Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Within 5 seconds, fully depress and release the accelerator pedal three times. 3. If the engine oil change indicator does not appear: The system reset is successful. If the light illuminates again during the next ignition cycle and remains on for 30 seconds, it indicates the oil life system was not successfully reset previously, and the system requires another reset. Repeat the above steps. 4. After starting the vehicle: If the message 'Change Engine Oil Soon' or a warning code reappears on the instrument panel display, the engine oil life monitoring system has not been reset. Repeat the procedure.
For my old Captiva, there's a handy trick to reset the maintenance light: turn on the ignition without starting the engine, then fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. Finally, start the car to see if the light goes out. I used this method when the mechanic forgot to reset the light after the last service. Remember to press the pedal all the way down until you hear a 'click' sound, and don’t do it too quickly or it won’t register. For post-2015 models, try this steering wheel button combo: turn off the engine, hold down the TRIP button, then turn on the ignition and wait for the dashboard to flash before releasing. If you can’t manage it, just visit a local shop for $20—half the price of a dealership. If you DIY, remember to disconnect the battery negative terminal and reconnect it to reset some fault codes.
