How to Reset the Maintenance Light on the Lancer?
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The method to reset the oil maintenance light on the Lancer is: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, and immediately press the button twice. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 3. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, press and hold the button simultaneously. 4. After 10 seconds, the new maintenance interval will appear on the display, accompanied by an audible signal. 5. Release button A6 and turn the ignition switch to OFF. Additional information: Engine oil that has a strong and unpleasant odor is either deteriorated or of poor quality and must not be used. In low-temperature winter regions, the fluidity of lubricating oil significantly decreases, increasing the engine's operational resistance. To protect the engine during this time, synthetic lubricating oil with good low-temperature fluidity should be selected. If the engine oil is not replaced on schedule, its various protective properties for the engine will significantly decrease or even disappear.
Resetting the Lancer's maintenance light is actually quite simple. I've done it myself several times. First, make sure the car is turned off, then turn the key to the ON position without starting the engine - the dashboard will light up at this point. Next, press and hold the TRIP button in the middle of the dashboard for about 10 seconds. You'll see the maintenance wrench icon start flashing. Keep holding until the icon completely disappears before releasing the button. Finally, turn off the ignition and restart the car - that's it. This method works for most Lancer model years, though older versions might require repeating the process 2-3 times. As a friendly reminder: after resetting the light, it's best to check the oil level to avoid potential engine damage if maintenance wasn't actually completed. Also, don't rush to reset the light after maintenance - wait until you've confirmed the mechanic actually replaced the oil filter before doing the reset.
To reset the maintenance light for the Lancer, I've tried two methods. First, the most common one: Close the door without stepping on the brake, press the one-touch start button twice to power the dashboard without starting the engine. Use your right hand to press and hold the TRIP button on the dashboard for about five seconds until the wrench icon flashes, then continue holding for another five to ten seconds until the maintenance light turns off. The second method is simpler: With the vehicle turned off, simultaneously press the TRIP button and the dashboard brightness adjustment button, then power on the dashboard and wait for the light to go out. Note that button locations may vary by model year; post-2012 models generally use the first method. After completing the operation, start the engine to verify if the reset was successful. If it fails, retry a few times—the button press timing might not be precise enough. Also, low battery voltage can cause failure, so it's safer to operate with the engine running.
