2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice Change Oil Minder Oil Life Light Reset
Last Updated on April 11, 2020 by Nick
2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice Change Oil Minder Oil Life Light Reset – The Pontiac Solstice is a compact convertible roadster from the Pontiac division of the General Motors group. Since its introduction to the Los Angeles Motor Show in 2002, the Solstice was desired by many Americans. It began production in 2006 in the city of Wilmington, Delaware, USA, where are also produced its close relatives as the Opel GT and Saturn Sky.
From its initial design as a concept were made some changes, like the lanterns, before narrower; wheels hoop 18, before 19 in front and 20 behind; brake lights and bumpers. The rear traction was maintained, making it’s driving more sporting. Solstice uses the GM Kappa platform, also used in Opel GT and Saturn Sky. The Solstice has two types of engines, a four-cylinder inline, 2.0-liter and 132-horsepower and a four-cylinder inline, 2.4-liter and 177-horsepower.
2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice Change Oil Minder Oil Life Light Reset
Time needed: 7 minutes
When the remaining oil life is low, the Change Engine Oil 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 Pontiac Solstice:
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position
Don’t start the engine!
- Go to Personalization Mode by pressing the INFO and ⏎ buttons simultaneously
The button is located on the steering wheel
- Scroll to OIL-LIFE RESET menu
Press the INFO button briefly to scroll
- Press the ⏎ button for several seconds
Press and hold the ⏎ button until the cluster shows ACKNOWLEDGED and Oil Life display changes to 100 percent
- Turn the ignition off and start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset
Done!
These instructions are based on the Pontiac owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of the Pontiac Solstice (2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 model years). Hopefully, the article of 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice Change Oil Minder Oil Life Light Reset useful for you. Good Luck!
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