Chevrolet Cobalt owners manual page 238

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When the system has calculated that oil life has beenAfter changing the engine oil, the system must be reset diminished, it will indicate that an oil change isas follows: necessary. A CHANGE OIL SOON message in the1. Turn the ignition to RUN, with the engine off. Driver Information Center (DIC) will come on. See DIC2. Press the information and reset buttons on the DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-37. Changeat the same time to enter the personalization menu. your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 milesSee DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-40. (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not3. Press the information button to scroll through the indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year.available personalization menu modes until the However, your engine oil and ﬁlter must be changedDIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET. at least once a year and at this time the system must be4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service people whodisplay shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will tell you will perform this work using genuine GM parts and resetthe system has been reset. the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.5. Turn the key to LOCK. If the system is ever reset accidentally, you mustIf the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since yourwhen you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life systemhas not reset. Repeat the reset procedure. whenever the oil is changed.What to Do with Used Oil HowtoReset the Engine Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be Life System unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changeDo not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use.your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it canhand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or calculate when the next oil change is required. If arags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s situation occurs where you change your oil prior to awarnings about the use and disposal of oil products. CHANGEOILSOONmessagebeingturned on, reset the system. 5-20

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