How To Reset Oil Service Light On Hyundai Santa Fe (2013-2023)
|Last Updated on September 10, 2022 by Nick
Hi, Hyundai fam! How’s life treating you? Today we’re working on the 2013 Santa Fe, and if you notice, it has that service light on the yellow with the exclamation point. And now I’m just going to show you how to reset the oil service light on Hyundai Santa Fe after completing the service.
So if you start the vehicle and after the system check is performed, you’ll see that it pops up service required now. Your screen may look slightly different from a higher trim level, so it has the full-color LCD readout with some other displays on here, but it’s all basically the same. So with that being said, let’s get to it.
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2013-2018 Santa Fe Service Light Reset Guide
Alright, we’re in a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, and here’s how to reset the service interval you inputted before:
- First, turn your ignition on
- Then the thing you need to do is come down to the ❏ button and you will press this button until the SERVICE REQUIRED screen is displayed
- Once you have that you press and hold the ⏎ button for five seconds so that will reset the service warning light
How To Adjust Service Interval
Time needed: 3 minutes
By doing the above steps, you have reset the service required light. But if you want to adjust the service interval, you need to access the SERVICE INTERVAL menu. So here’s how it’s done:
- First, insert the key and put the ignition on
Press the START button twice to turn the dash on and you don’t have to start the car up so don’t press the brake
- Go to the ⚙️ USER SETTINGS tab
Then we’re gonna go to the ⚙️ little gear symbol by using the ❏ button on the steering wheel
- Find and select SERVICE INTERVAL
Then you’re gonna scroll down using the ▼ down arrow and then we’re gonna go to Service Interval and press ⏎ to enter
- Set the applicable interval
On this menu, you can activate the service interval function. If the service interval menu is activated, you may adjust the time and distance at a specific interval
2019-2023 Santa Fe Oil Light Reset Procedure
In this section, I’m going to show you how to reset the service interval on this 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe after you’ve done your oil change. So let’s try to do it.
- First, come into the car and turn the key to the on position
- Now we just keep pressing the ❏ button until it comes to the USER SETTINGS
- Then you would come down over to the ▼ button here and you would press it down and release till you get to SERVICE INTERVAL (for the 2021 models, you need to get in the CONVENIENCE menu first)
- Then with the same button right there you press it in for OK and let go it to brings you into it
- Next, you click down on that button again until it gets to RESET
- After that, you press the OK button one more time and it’ll ask do you want to reset it?
- So we press on YES and it’ll reset to 5000 miles or 182 days
How To Adjust Service Interval
- If you want to adjust a service interval then you would have to scroll up to the ADJUST INTERVAL in the Service interval menu and click ok
- At that point, you can adjust it up or down whatever you want to do for the oil changes. But I do my oil changes every 5,000 or six months whichever comes first
- Okay now when you’re finished you just obviously go start it up and you’ll see that the light is then turned off and it’s reset
For your info, this operation work for the third and fourth generations of the Hyundai Santa Fe (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years).
What is the service intervals on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
If you have a Hyundai, it is essential to replace the filter and engine oil regularly. The schedules recommended by Hyundai are based on typical driving conditions. Still, you may need to get your vehicle serviced more frequently if you drive in severe climates or have other driving conditions that are particularly hard on your car. Hyundai service technicians can answer your questions regarding the proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Hyundai oil change intervals may vary by model, but they usually fall between six and seven thousand miles. Check your owner’s manual to determine when your Hyundai needs an oil change. An oil change is sometimes necessary every four or five thousand miles.
A Hyundai maintenance schedule also includes regular inspections of your vehicle’s tire rotation, battery, and hoses. The oil level should be checked monthly, as oil leaks can damage an engine and require immediate service. You should also inspect the consistency and color of the engine oil. If you notice any metal particles, you should make an appointment with your Hyundai service center.
Maintenance plans
Hyundai offers pre-paid maintenance plans that cover the cost of routine maintenance. These plans cover the replacement of oil and filter at 7,500-mile intervals, tire rotations, and scheduled maintenance. In addition to oil changes, they also cover transmission fluid changes, spark plugs, and wiper blades. You can also extend your maintenance plan for up to seven years.
A Hyundai service schedule is vital for maintaining your vehicle’s peak performance. A Hyundai service interval schedule will help your car run smoother, safer, and more efficiently. The schedules will tell you when to replace the engine oil and filter. Your vehicle’s owner’s manual will also provide you with the schedule for your specific model.
Regular oil changes will extend your car’s life and protect your investment. By getting standard service, you will avoid expensive repairs and breakdowns.
FAQ – Santa Fe Engine Oil
There are four different Hyundai Santa Fe 2015 models to choose from. Oil capacity varies by trim level, with the Sport 2.4L GDI and 2.0T requiring 6.4 quarts, the GLS and Limited requiring 6.3 quarts.
SAE 5W-30 (API SM/ILSAC GF-4) engine oil is suggested for improved fuel economy.
You should expect to pay between $50 and $60 in labor fees and $90 in parts for an oil change on your Santa Fe.
So that’s it. It’s fairly easy once you know what you are doing. If anybody has any questions or wants to talk to me about anything, send me an email. I’ll be more than happy to talk to anybody about anything. Now, remember they always say there is no such thing as a foolish question. A silly question is one that you fail to ask. So thanks for stopping by, and see you at the next one.
Hello Nick, Have you ever heard of a new 2023 or 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T loosing its set maintenance interval reminder? Dealer reset computer but once set and car sits and started again it go back to zero miles and months setting. Ever heard of this? Also the 2.5T calls for 0W-30 in the book and states Quaker State Full Synthetic Oil. Quaker doesnt make it yet and don”t know what dealer is using! States SAE 0W-30, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 Thanks for any help. Allen