2019-2020 Subaru Ascent Change Engine Oil Maintenance Light Reset

Time needed: 7 minutes

When maintenance service is due, a Maintenance minder will appear on the display. The maintenance minder information display must be reset after performed the maintenance service or change the engine oil on your vehicle. Follow the instructions below to reset the Maintenance Minder light on your Subaru:

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

   If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the Engine Start/Stop button twice without touching the brake pedal

2. Go to Settings Screen

   Press the ▲ or ▼ button repeatedly until you see “Press and hold the Enter or View button to access Settings Screen.”
   

3. If you are already on the screen, press and hold the ENTER or VIEW/⏎ button for several seconds

   The button is located on the center console
   

4. Scroll down to MAINTENANCE menu

   Press the ENTER or VIEW/⏎ button to select

5. Select the maintenance item you want to reset (i.e. Engine Oil, Oil Filter, or Maintenance Schedule)

   This menu lets you set a reminder at a specific interval

6. Select SET to exit settings

   If you have finished setting the date and distance of the reminder, select SET to exit

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

   Done!