How To Reset Pontiac G6 Oil Life Light Oil Change Minder (2006-2010)

How To Reset Pontiac G6 Oil Life Light Oil Change Minder (2006-2010) – The Pontiac G6 is the name of a sedan, coupe, and coupé-cabriolet that represents the heart of the Pontiac range in North America. It was launched in September 2004 for the 2005 model year, first in sedan, then in 2005 in coupé and cabriolet version (the model year 2006). They replace the Grand Am, the last renewal was in 1998, and are sold exclusively in North America.

The G6 takes over the GM Epsilon platform that it shares with many other models in the GM galaxy, such as the Cadillac BLS, Opel Vectra and Insignia, Saab 9-3 known in Europe or the Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura sold Only in North America. To promote it, Pontiac made a big marketing move by offering a G6 to all the guests, as well as to all the spectators, of the show Oprah Winfrey Show of the famous American presenter Oprah Winfrey. Thus, 276 G6 had already found take a few months before its official launch.

How To Reset Pontiac G6 Oil Life Light Oil Change Minder (2006-2010)

Time needed: 7 minutes

When the remaining oil life is low, the Change Engine Oil Soon message 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 G6:

Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position
Don’t start the engine!
Press the INFO or i button repeatedly until you see Remaining Oil Life on the display
The button is located on the audio system
Press the ENTER or ⏎ button for several seconds
An ACKNOWLEDGED message will appear on the display. This will tell you the system has been reset.
Turn the ignition off and start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset
Done!

For more details, please watch the following video:

These instructions are based on the Pontiac owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of the Pontiac G6 (2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset Pontiac G6 Oil Life Light Oil Change Minder (2006-2010) useful for you. Good Luck!

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