How to reset the maintenance light on Zhonghua V3?

[DiBarrett]

Zhonghua V3 maintenance light reset method is as follows: 1. Close the door, insert the key into the ignition, and turn it to the off position. 2. The maintenance reset button is located in the middle of the dashboard. Press and hold the maintenance reset button with your left hand. 3. While holding the maintenance reset button, turn the key to the on position with your right hand and wait for a moment. 4. Equipped with one-key start + keyless entry, heated rearview mirrors, cruise control, double-layer PM2.5 air filtration, and 360-degree surround view. 5. Finally, the wrench icon on the dashboard will disappear, completing the entire process.

[LaMalachi]

I helped my neighbor's kid with this last time, the 2016 Brilliance V3 is a classic example: Don't press the brake pedal when getting in the car. First, press and hold the button on the right side of the instrument panel, while turning the key to the ON position (all dashboard lights on but don't start the engine). You'll see the screen enter engineering mode. Then press the left button five times in a row until "OIL" starts flashing, finally hold the right button for more than 3 seconds. Remember not to release any buttons during the whole process! After completing, power off and restart the car. Older models are much simpler to operate than newer ones - the newer versions require adjusting the LCD instrument menu, which is more troublesome.

[PaisleyRose]

Remember to handle this matter by model year. For example, the procedure changed for mid-cycle facelift models with digital instrument clusters after 2018: Locate the menu button on the right side of the steering wheel to switch to the settings interface, turn the knob to the right to select vehicle status, then press and hold the knob for 10 seconds when seeing the maintenance reminder to reset. The key point is that the engine must be running during operation, otherwise the menu will be grayed out. Last time I reset it, the warning light went off after driving a few kilometers - this is normal behavior, no need to panic. The infotainment system has response delays, just like how a smartphone needs time to reboot.

[DelJack]

The mechanical button method is the most straightforward: First, turn off the engine and power, hold down the trip meter button with your left hand, then turn the key to the ACC position with your right hand. When the maintenance indicator starts flashing, quickly press the hazard light button three times in a row with your right hand—make sure to press firmly all the way down. The entire process should take no more than 20 seconds. Success is confirmed when the instrument cluster goes completely black. This physical button operation is far more reliable than touchscreen methods. I recommend having the technician reset it right after each service to save yourself the hassle.

[MaddoxDella]

If the standard procedure doesn't work on a new car model, try this emergency solution: Disconnect the negative battery terminal for ten minutes to force a computer reset. Before operation, remember to note down radio presets and clock settings as they'll be lost after power interruption. When reconnecting, use a 13mm wrench to tighten the terminal until you hear a click for proper contact. This workaround is particularly effective for older electronic control systems, but be cautious as it might trigger airbag fault codes - simply visit a repair shop to clear them if they appear.