Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002)
Oil Change Reminder Lamp: Service and Repair
Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0% the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be
displayed. When oil life left reaches 0% the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 8000 km (5000 miles) or 180 days] perform the following:
1. Press the SETUP control to access the System Check function.
2. Press and release the RESET control to display "OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW".
3. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET".
4. Press and hold the RESET control to display "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%". Your oil life is now reset.
To reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life:
1. Press the SETUP control to access the System Check function.
2. Press and release the RESET control to display "OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW".
3. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to display "IF
NEW OIL HOLD RESET".
