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Old 12-15-2012, 03:34 PM
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does anyone know how to clear the engine maintainence light? i know most vehicles have a sequence of events, ie. ignition off and on, brake pedal depressed so many times, etc., that will turn the darn thing off. I have searched the forums and would consult my manual if i could find it. as always, all help is appreciated!
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I believe its, set Odometer to ODO, turn IGN to off, hold trip reset button, switch IGN to ON (not necessary to turn to START), wait for the display to "count down", then release. Something along those lines. Its detailed in the owner's manual.
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Yes! That worked. Thanks so much!
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On the same note the 'maint reqd' trips every 5k miles for the oil, right?

And thanks for the tip, I had recently read it somewhere, but forgot where....
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I believe about every 5k, yes
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iirc that is what I have read elsewhere.

It worked for me also. Thanks
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