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7.
Oil Reset
7.1.
General Information
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change the engine
oil and filter based on vehicle use. An oil change is required
whenever indicated by the display or according to the
recommended maintenance schedule. Whenever the oil is
changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil
change is required. If a situation occurs where the oil is changed
prior to a service indicator being turned on, also reset the
system.
IMPORTANT:
Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after
every oil change.
NOTE: All required work must be carried out before the
service indicators are reset. Failure to do so may result in
incorrect service values and cause DTCs to be stored by the
relevant control module.
NOTE: For some vehicles, the scan tool can perform added
functionality to reset additional service lights (maintenance
cycle, service interval). Take BMW as an example, its service
reset function includes engine oil, spark plugs, front/rear
brakes, coolant, particle filter, brake fluid, microfilter, vehicle
inspection, exhaust emission inspection and vehicle check.
All software screens shown in this manual are examples, actual test
screens may vary for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu
titles and onscreen instructions to make correct option selections.
7.2.
Reset Operation
1.
Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine.
2.
Turn on the scan tool and wait for the
Main Screen
to appear.
3.
Select the
OilReset
icon on
Main Screen
(Figure 3.1) and wait
for the vehicle manufacturer screen. Choose the correct vehicle
make.
There are two ways to perform the reset service.
