Instructions
1.Sit in the driver’s seat of the XL7. Insert the ignition key and turn it to “RUN.” Do not start the engine.
2.Press and release the gas pedal three times within five seconds. Watch for the engine oil light to flash, indicating that the system is reset.
3.Turn the key to “OFF” and remove it from the ignition.
Instructions
1. Pull the vehicle over to a safe area, if the light comes on while driving. If you are very close to a store that sells motor oil, stop there. Do not continue driving with the indicator light lit, as severe engine damage may occur.
2. Turn off the vehicle’s engine and open the hood. Locate the oil filler cap and oil dipstick on the top-front of the engine.
3. Check the engine oil level on the oil dipstick. If the engine oil is low, remove the oil cap and add oil until the oil level on the oil dipstick reaches the “Full” mark.
4. Replace the oil cap and restart the Kia. The oil light should turn off within a few seconds of starting the vehicle.
1986-88
When “CHECK ENGINE OIL” is displayed on the Super Monitor, press the “SELECT” button below the display until “ENGINE OIL” mode is displayed (unless it already is displayed). Then press and hold the “SET” button until “OK” is displayed.
1982-1991
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
The oil life index may be reset by pressing and holding the OIL and RESET buttons for approximately 5 seconds.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
1992-1993
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Press the TEST button and release.
Press the OIL button and release.
Press and hold the RESET button for approximately 7 seconds.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
1994-1995
Change Oil Soon
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Press OIL button and release.
Select OIL menu by pressing MODE button.
Press and hold the RESET button for 5 to 7 seconds.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
Engine Oil life Monitor
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Display the oil life index on the Driver Information System.
Hold the RESET button for 5 seconds. When a DIC message of RESET is displayed and the oil life index equals 100%, the reset is complete.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
1996
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Display the oil life index on the Driver Information System.
Hold the RESET button for 5 seconds.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
1994-1995
Engine Oil Life Monitor
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Display the oil life index on the Driver Information System.
Hold the RESET button for 5 seconds. When a DIC message of RESET is displayed and the oil life index equals 100%, the reset is complete.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
Change Oil Soon
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Press OIL button and release.
Select OIL menu by pressing MODE button.
Press and hold the RESET button for 5 to 7 seconds.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
1996-1997
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Display the oil life index on the Driver Information System.
Hold the RESET button for 5 seconds.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
1998
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Press the TRIP button on the Driver Information System (DIC) switch to view various menu choices and stop on OIL LIFE REMAINING.
Press and hold the RESET button on the DIC switch for more than 5 seconds. The oil life will change to 100%. The engine oil life monitor is now reset.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
1999
Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
Press and hold the OIL RESET button in the IP storage compartment for at least 5 seconds, but no more than 60 seconds.
After 5 seconds, observe the CHANGE OIL SOON light flash 4 times before light turns off. This indicates that the engine oil life monitor system has reset.
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.