Hyundai oil life light reset
To reset the oil life light on a Hyundai (Models with a steering-wheel Reset button): With the ignition on, find the Reset button on the steering wheel. Press and hold it for a couple of seconds, then release. Confirm the oil life/service reminder has cleared on the cluster.
Key takeaways
- Change the oil first - the light is only a reminder.
- 2 procedures listed for Hyundai, by model year or family.
- No special tool needed for the procedures below.
- If it does not work, confirm your exact year in the owner's manual.
Models with a steering-wheel Reset button
- With the ignition on, find the Reset button on the steering wheel.
- Press and hold it for a couple of seconds, then release.
- Confirm the oil life/service reminder has cleared on the cluster.
Sources: Tires Plus - How to reset your oil change light in a few steps, Kelly Hyundai of Stroudsburg - How to reset your Hyundai Tucson oil light - independent references, not the manufacturer.
Older models without a dedicated button
- Turn the ignition to ON without starting the engine.
- Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within about 10 seconds.
- The light should blink and then clear, confirming the reset.
Source: JustAnswer - How to reset change oil light on 2017 Hyundai Elantra - independent references, not the manufacturer.
Tools that help
These fit any car. A scanner with service-reset functions handles the makes that have no button procedure.
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