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2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Specs: Oil Life Reset

Figures for the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, copied from Chevrolet’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.

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Oil life & reset procedures

Engine oil life system reset

Before you start

  • with the engine off.

Steps

  1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON, with the radio off.
  2. Press and hold the TUNE DISP knob on the radio for at least five seconds until SETTINGS is displayed.
  3. Press the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrow to scroll through the main menu.
  4. Scroll until OIL LIFE appears on the display.
  5. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons to enter the submenu. RESET will be displayed.
  6. Press the TUNE DISP knob to reset. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will be displayed for one second.
  7. Once the indicator has been reset, scroll until EXIT appears on the display.
  8. Press the TUNE DISP knob to exit programming. A chime will be heard to verify the exit.
  9. Turn the key to OFF.

You’ll know it worked: If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message flashes, the system is reset.

Source: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Manual, page 5-22

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