Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
When your maintenance light is on, it usually means you have a problem you need to get fixed. Don’t reset the maintenance light until you get your car checked out. If it turns out that nothing’s wrong, you can follow these steps to reset the
First, insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the II position.
Press and release the select/reset button until you see the maintenance message.
Press and hold the select/reset button until the maintenance required light starts to blink—it should take about 10 seconds.
Release the button, then press it again for about five seconds.
Now, your maintenance light should reset!
Remember, your maintenance light usually indicates a problem in your car. In a worst-case scenario, ignoring your maintenance light could lead to mechanical breakdowns or even collisions! While a trip to the mechanic can be expensive, it’s nothing compared to the cost of an accident.
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