2016 Jeep Renegade Oil Reset
To reset the maintenance reminder light on a 2016 Jeep Renegade, you’ll need to depress your accelerator three times.
Written by Kara Vanderbeek
Reviewed by Claire Beaney
To reset the oil light on a 2016 Jeep Renegade, turn off the engine and slowly depress the accelerator three times for ten seconds.
Your Jeep is programmed to alert you when it’s time to change your oil with a flashing signal. While helpful, this signal may continue to flash after you’ve performed the necessary maintenance, and you’ll need to reset the system yourself.
Luckily, resetting the oil indicator system has never been easier—and we’ll go through the step-by-step process to reset the system down below.
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How to reset the engine oil maintenance light on a 2016 Jeep Renegade
The 2016 Jeep Renegade is equipped with a convenient engine oil indicator system. When you’ve hit the scheduled interval for an oil change, an ‘OIL CHANGE REQUIRED’ message will flash in the instrument cluster in your Jeep for 10 seconds.
The system is duty cycle based, meaning that the interval will fluctuate depending on your personal driving style.
If you’ve performed the necessary maintenance on your vehicle and the oil change message continues to flash, you’ll need to reset the engine oil indicator system. Follow the steps below:
- Put your Jeep in ‘Park’ and put your ignition into the ON Run position
- Do not start the engine
- Fully depress the accelerator slowly three times for ten seconds
- Turn the ignition to the OFF Lock position
After completing these steps, your Jeep’s oil change indicator system should reset to track
the correct interval
between oil changes and accordingly prompt you when it’s time for maintenance.How often does a 2016 Jeep Renegade need an oil change?
Jeep recommends replacing your oil and filter every 3,000 to 5,000 miles if you’re using conventional oil. If you’re using synthetic oil, you can wait until you hit the 7,500 to 10,000-mile benchmark.
Oil changes are one of the most crucial and decisive services for your vehicle’s continued performance, and neglecting to change your oil can lead to
serious damage to your engine
. While your Jeep will remind you when it’s time for a service, it’s up to you to keep up with your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. While an oil change can be completed from home in a few quick steps, vehicle maintenance isn’t everyone’s forte. If you’d prefer to leave it to the professionals, you can take your Jeep to a garage or certified Jeep dealership for service from trained technicians.
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