Terrain FWD L4-2.4L (2010)
Oil Change Reminder Lamp: Service and Repair
GM Oil Life System Resetting
This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature,
and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work
properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A "Change Engine Oil Soon" message
comes on. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 miles). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life
system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at
this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be changed at 5 000 km (3,000 miles) since the last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system
whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. To reset the system:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press the DIC menu button until "Remaining Oil Life" displays.
3. Press and hold the set/clear button until "100%" is displayed.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
The system is reset when the "Change Engine Oil Soon" message goes off.
