How to Reset the Oil Change Reminder for the Cruze?

[VanElisa]

Use an oil extractor to remove all the old oil, then pour in new oil. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Composition: Engine oil refers to the lubricant specifically used in internal combustion engines. Besides lubrication, it also has functions such as cleaning, rust prevention, and cooling. Modern engine oils consist of base oils made from hydrocarbons, poly-alpha-olefins (PAO), and poly-internal olefins (PIO), all of which are organic compounds composed solely of carbon and hydrogen. Some premium engine oils may contain up to 20% esters. 2. Function: Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant, is hailed as the 'blood' of a car. It plays crucial roles in lubrication, cleaning, cooling, sealing, and reducing friction in the engine, which is a well-known fact.

[StMargaret]

I also encountered the 'Change Engine Oil Soon' warning on my Cruze's dashboard before, which was really annoying. After changing the oil, you need to manually reset the system, and it's actually quite simple: First, don't start the car, just turn the key to the ON position to power up the dashboard. Then press the DISP button on the left side of the steering wheel to bring up the menu. Once you see the oil life percentage, press and hold the checkmark confirmation button next to it. Make sure to hold it for about 10 seconds until the value jumps to 100% before releasing. The whole process doesn't require stepping on the brake or the accelerator. Finally, turn off the power and restart the engine to see if the warning disappears. The buttons on the steering wheel may vary slightly depending on the model year. For newer models after 2015, you'll need to use the directional buttons to navigate to the settings menu to find the oil reset option. Remember to do this right after the oil change at the repair shop to avoid the annoying warning popping up on your way home.

[MacManuel]

My car is a 2013 Cruze 1.6L, and I perform an oil reset after every oil change. The specific operation consists of five steps: 1. Turn the key to the ignition-on position with the engine off (dashboard lights up but engine doesn't start); 2. Press the menu button with the book icon located at the lower left of the steering wheel; 3. Use the up and down arrow keys to find the 'Oil Life' display; 4. Press and hold the round confirmation button for more than five seconds; 5. Success is confirmed when the number changes to 100%. Special note: You must hold the button until the system emits a confirmation beep before releasing - a short press won't work. After resetting, it's best to start the engine and drive a few hundred meters for the system to automatically refresh the data. Forgetting to reset will cause the oil reminder to keep popping up and may affect the engine control module's calculation of the oil change interval.

[LauraLee]

The key to resetting the Cruze's oil life is a combination of steering wheel button operations. First, power on without ignition, locate the menu button with three horizontal lines on the left. Press it once to bring up the information interface, then repeatedly tap the arrow keys to cycle through the display until you see 'Oil Life XX%'. Immediately press and hold the central confirmation button with your thumb—like taking a screenshot on a phone—and keep holding without releasing. The instrument cluster's small screen will show a flashing progress bar; wait until the countdown ends and displays 100% to confirm completion. Newer models with a central control screen require entering the vehicle settings submenu, while older models can be reset directly via buttons. The radio automatically muting during the operation is normal. It's recommended to reset after every 5,000 km oil change to protect the engine and avoid distraction from warning lights.