How To Reset Oil Change Required Light On Jeep Patriot (2011-2017)

How’s it going, everyone? It’s Nick back out of another tip content. Today I’m going to be trying to reset the oil change message flashlight on the Jeep Patriot. So if you got this, when you turn on your Jeep, this is changed the oil. So I’d be showing you guys how to turn off that light.

Jeep Patriot is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. So if the system detects that the time has come to change the oil, the required message will flash in the electronic vehicle information center display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded.

How To Reset Oil Change Required Light On Jeep Patriot

Time needed: 3 minutes

The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle-based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate depending on your driving style. So we’re going to reset that light right now.

Turn the ignition to the RUN position
Turn the key to the accessory mode and not we’re not gonna start the car. Press the START-STOP button two times without step on any pedal
Depress the GAS PEDAL three times within 10 seconds
Then we’re gonna depress the gas pedal three times slowly and make sure to depress the pedal all the way down
Shut the vehicle off and then start it back up and check the oil change light should be gone
Done!

For your info, this operation work for the first generation of the Jeep Patriot (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 model years).

So that’s how you reset the oil light in this vehicle. This vehicle does not have a recommended oil change interval from Chrysler. It all goes based on this oil change light depends up on your dash. So thanks for reading and see you next time.

Nick

Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick, an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast with over a decade of experience working at a dealer service station. I have extensive knowledge of engine oils and lubricants and have helped countless customers maintain their vehicles. As an editor and author of articles on automobiles, I draw on my personal experience and professional training to provide readers with accurate and reliable information. I am passionate about sharing my expertise with others and helping them make informed decisions about their vehicles.

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Harry Stevens says:

August 3, 2022 at 5:54 pm

I can't get this to work on 2011 Jeep Patriot.
Harry Stevens says:

August 3, 2022 at 6:02 pm

This does not work on 2011 Jeep Patriot. Oil light still on (small engine symbol.