How
to Reset the
Oil
Life System
The GM Oil Life SystemTM calculates when to change
your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime
your oil is changed, reset the system
so
it can
calculate when the next oil change is required.
If
a
situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a
CHANGE OIL SOON message being turned on,
reset the system.
Always reset the engine Oil Life System to
100%
after
every oil change. It will not reset itself.
To
reset the OIL LIFE reminder, do the following:
1.
With the ignition on, press the SELECT right arrow
on the DIC until you enter the OIL mode. The
current OIL LIFE percentage will be displayed.
2.
Press and hold the DIC RESET button for about
five seconds. After five seconds, the display will
show OIL LIFE
XXX%.
If
OIL LIFE
XXX%
does not
appear on the display after about five seconds,
see your dealer for service. After you release the
DIC RESET button,
OIL
LIFE
100%
will appear
on the display.
What to
Do
with
Used
Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean
your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or
rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s
warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment.
If
you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the
filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting
it
in the trash, pouring it
on
the ground, into sewers, or into
streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by
taking it to a place that collects used oil.
If
you have a
problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask
your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center
for help.
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