How To Reset Oil Service Light On KIA Rio (2012-2017)
Last Updated on December 29, 2021 by Nick
Hello everybody! Today we will be resetting the oil service light on this KIA Rio. I just did my oil change, and now it’s time to reset the service interval. If you have 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 models, it’s going to be a similar procedure.
So when the engine oil needs to replace, you’ll see a Service Required message on display. So you need to change your engine oil, and I guess the last thing would be to reset your Kia oil service interval. I’m excited to show you guys how to do this, so let’s get started.
How To Reset Oil Service Light On KIA Rio (2012-2017)
Time needed: 3 minutes
Alright, we’ve got a 2017 Kia Rio. I’ve just done the service on it, but it shows that the service is required once I start the car. It straightforward way to reset this. So the way you do this is:
- Get in the car and turn it on
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the START-STOP button two times without stepping on any pedal
- Press and hold the TRIP button
Then press and hold the TRIP button down for about two seconds and it’s gonna pull up the USER SETTINGS
- Scroll to MAINTENANCE
Next, press the RESET button on the MAINTENANCE
- Select ENGINE OIL
After that, scroll down to where it says ENGINE OIL and select that by pressing the RESET button
- Adjust the service interval
Now at this point, you can set the interval to whatever miles you want
- Hold down the TRIP button
If finished, you can come out of the Maintenance mode by pressing the TRIP button for more than 2 seconds
So that pretty much wraps up this post on how to reset the oil light on a Kia Rio. I hope this content helped you out and was informative. Please send me any questions or comments. I would love to hear from you. As always, I appreciate all the support, so thanks for your time.
About The Author
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.