Posted on 8/29/2025
The maintenance light in your vehicle is there for a reason—it reminds you when it is time for scheduled service, such as an oil change or other routine maintenance. While the light itself is not an emergency warning, ignoring it can lead to missed maintenance intervals that affect performance and longevity. After the required service has been performed, the light needs to be reset. In many cases, this is a simple process you can do yourself, but it varies from one vehicle to another. Knowing how to reset your maintenance light helps keep your service reminders accurate and your vehicle’s maintenance schedule on track. Why the Maintenance Light Comes On The maintenance light is triggered by your vehicle’s onboard computer, usually based on mileage, time since the last reset, or a combination of both. For example, if your oil change interval is set for 5,000 miles, the light will appear once you hit that mileage, regardless of the oil’s actual ... read more