Engine Oil Life System - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM

This vehicle has a computer system that
indicates when to change the engine oil
and filter. This is based on engine
revolutions, engine temperature and
mileage. Based on driving conditions,
the mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably. For the
oil life system to work properly, the
system must be reset every time the oil
is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil
life has been diminished, it indicates
that an oil change is necessary. A
change engine oil lamp displays.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1,000 kms. It is possible
that, if driving under the best condi-
tions, the oil life system might indicate
that an oil change is not necessary for
up to a year. The engine oil and filter
must be changed at least once a year
and, at this time, the system must be
reset. Your CHEVROLET retailer has
trained service people who will
perform this work and reset the system.
It is also important to check the oil
regularly over the course of time and oil
drain interval and keep it at the proper
level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally,
the oil must be changed at 15,000 kms
since the last oil change.
After you change the oil, the oil life
monitor will need to be reset. See
CHEVROLET retailer for service.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
when to change your engine oil and
filter based on vehicle use. Anytime
your oil is changed, reset the system so
it can calculate when the next oil
change is required.
To reset the engine oil life system, do
one of the following:
Using the scan tool
Ÿ
Your CHEVROLET retailer will
reset the system using scan tool after
changing the engine oil.
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Using accelerator pedal
Ÿ
1. Remove key from ignition switch
for more than one minute. Then turn
on ignition key (do not start engine).
2. Perform the following procedure:
2-1. Press the accelerator pedal to
the floor and hold it on the
floor for 2 seconds.
2-2. Release the accelerator pedal
and take your foot off of the
pedal for 2 seconds.
2-3. Repeat this sequence (1,2) two
more times (for a total of three
times) within one minute.
If the change engine oil lamp comes
back on and stays one when you start
your vehicle, the engine oil life system
is not reset. Repeat the procedure.
Caution
Remember to reset the engine oil life
system whenever the engine oil is
changed.