How To Reset Cadillac XT5 Change Engine Oil Life Light (2017-2020)

Last Updated on April 10, 2020 by Nick

How To Reset Cadillac XT5 Change Engine Oil Life Light (2017-2020) – This is a crossover car manufactured by American automaker General Motors’ Cadillac brand since the end of 2015. The vehicle was first presented at the Dubai Motor Show in November 2015. The first copies of the vehicle will appear on the market in mid-2016 years as the 2017 model year. The car was built as the successor to the SRX model based on the floor plate marked GM C1XX.

Unlike the predecessor, the vehicle received a brand new grill, refreshed brand logo, remodeled bumper and front headlights with daytime running lights made of CT6 LED technology. The basic power unit of the vehicle is a 3.6-liter V6 petrol engine with a maximum output of 310 hp with a start & stop system and a cylinder deactivation system that detaches the two cylinders during quiet driving, as well as an 8-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Precision Shift. The drive is transmitted to the front or both axles. Versions for the Chinese market will be equipped with the four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a capacity of 2 liters.

How To Reset Cadillac XT5 Change Engine Oil Life Light (2017-2020)

How To Reset Cadillac XT5 Change Engine Oil Life Light (2017-2020)

Time needed: 7 minutes

When the remaining oil life is low, the Change Engine Oil Soon minder will appear on the display. The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. Follow the instructions below to reset the engine oil life system on your Cadillac XT5:

  1. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine

    If your vehicle has an ignition button, press and holds the Engine Start/Stop button for 5 seconds without touching the brake pedal

  2. Use the ◄ or ► navigation button to access the INFORMATION display (Right Menu)

    The button is located on the steering wheel
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  3. Scroll down to the “REMAINING OIL LIFE” menu

    Use the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll down

  4. Press and hold the SEL button until the oil life display changes to 100 percent

    On some models, a confirmation message will appear on the display, select YES to confirm

  5. Turn the ignition off and start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

    Done!

Method 2:

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

  • Turn the ignition key to position “ON” without starting the engine
  • Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
  • Turn the ignition off and start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset

For more details, please watch the following video:

These instructions are based on the Cadillac owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of Cadillac XT5 (2016 2017 2018 2017 2018 2019 2020 model years). Hopefully the article of How To Reset Cadillac XT5 Change Engine Oil Life Light (2017-2020) useful for you. Good Luck!

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