How to reset the maintenance reminder for the 2017 Cruze?
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17 Cruze maintenance reset method: Turn on the ignition switch, the driver information center will display (OIL LIFE RESET) to reset the oil life; press the (ENTER) button; (ACKNOWLEDGED) will be displayed to confirm, wait for three seconds, the system reset is complete, turn off the ignition switch, and then restart the engine to check the reset status. Modern vehicles' onboard computers have maintenance mileage reminders. If the maintenance is not performed when the mileage is reached, the maintenance light will come on; after maintenance is performed, the service station will reset the maintenance light to start recording the driving mileage until the next maintenance mileage reminder. The 2017 Cruze hatchback has a body length of 4666mm, width of 1807mm, height of 1460mm, and a wheelbase of 2700mm.
I remember when I first went for maintenance after buying my 2017 Cruze, resetting that little light was quite a hassle. But I gradually figured out the trick. First, park the car securely in P gear without starting the engine, just turn the key to the power-on position where the dashboard lights up but the engine remains off. Then, use the control buttons on the left side of the steering wheel to slowly navigate to the instrument menu, find the vehicle information section, scroll down to the oil reset option, and hold the button for a few seconds until you see a success prompt. This operation saves you from the annoying warning pop-ups next time you drive. Making it a habit to do this immediately after maintenance makes driving more reassuring. If the menu appears blurry or the buttons are unresponsive, gently tap the steering wheel instead of pressing hard to avoid damaging anything.
As a car enthusiast, I love tinkering with these small settings in my spare time. The key to resetting the maintenance light is to refresh the service cycle in the car's computer. The steps for the 2017 Cruze are quite simple: Park the car in P gear, turn the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine. Then, navigate to the maintenance settings using the steering wheel buttons, select the oil life reset, and confirm. If done correctly, the warning light will turn off immediately; if it doesn’t work, it might be due to unstable voltage—try again with a charger connected. The method is similar for other GM vehicles like other Chevrolet models, so it’s worth keeping these tips handy.
