How to Reset the Maintenance Reminder on the New Santana?
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New Santana maintenance reminder reset method: Press and hold the small button on the right side of the dashboard with your left hand, then turn the car key to the ACC position. At this time, keep holding the button with your left hand without releasing it. After 3 seconds, turn the key to turn off the power, then turn the key again to power on, and you will find that the maintenance wrench reminder has been canceled. The New Santana is a compact sedan. The length, width, and height of the New Santana are 4475 millimeters, 1706 millimeters, and 1469 millimeters respectively, with a wheelbase of 2603 millimeters. The New Santana is equipped with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, which has a maximum power of 82 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 145 Newton-meters.
As a new Santana owner, I also encountered the annoying situation where the maintenance reminder kept popping up on the dashboard. The reset method is quite simple: First, turn the car key to the ON position (accessory mode) without starting the engine. Then locate the small button on the dashboard, usually the TRIP or SET button, and hold it down for about 10 seconds. At this point, a maintenance reset prompt menu will appear on the screen - just select 'Confirm' or press the corresponding button to complete the reset.
Important: Always verify you've actually performed maintenance (like oil or filter changes) before resetting, otherwise the system won't remind you and maintenance might be delayed. When I first tried this, I worried about damaging something, but following the manual and practicing a few times made it easy. Now I proactively reset after each service, saving trips to the 4S shop and some minor costs too.
Post-reset driving feels noticeably fresher without that distracting warning light. If unsure about button locations, check your owner's manual for diagrams or refer to forum experiences shared by other owners.
