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Reset oil service light Saab 9-5

How to reset oil service light Saab 9-5.

Reset oil service light Saab 9-5. From year: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.

  1. Turn the ignition to run, one position before starting the vehicle.
  2. You can clear the reset service oil message by pressing CLEAR once.
  3. Reset by pressing CLEAR for at least eight seconds, until time for SERVICE appears on the display.
  4. Turn the ignition off and then start the vehicle to verify the indicator has been reset.
  5. The warning light can only be deleted when it is shown on the Service Indicator Display (SID).

A time for service message will illuminate on the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the car is due for regular maintenance.

Engine oil and filter changes Saab 9-5. Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point. Use only a Saab approved long-life oil filter and engine oils stated in the Specification section of this Owner’s Manual. The use of extra additives in the oil is not necessary and is not recommended, and may be harmful to turbochargers. More frequent oil changes are recommended if your vehicle is operated under the following conditions:

  1. Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
  2. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent stop-and-go driving).
  3. Most trips are through dusty areas.
  4. You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle.
  5. If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.

If your driving habits match this description, have the engine oil and filter changed inbetween normal services at 5,000 mile (8,000 km) intervals. The Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet has provisions to record extra oil changes.

Oil service light indicator reset an Audi S8 Service Interval

Reset service light indicator, engine oil life Audi S8, oil reset instructions:

Instructions:

  1. Locate the trip-meter knob in the lower center of the gauge cluster. The knob is black and you use it to reset your mileage on your tip-meter.
  2. Push inward on the knob until the service interval light starts to flash. This generally takes about 10 seconds.
  3. Let the knob out, and then tap it in one time quickly to turn off the light.

You can expect the Audi S8 service interval light to come on every 3,000 miles when it is time to change the oil in your vehicle. You can also expect it to come on every 15,000 miles for a regular maintenance check. If you usually take your Audi to the dealership to have it serviced, they will turn the light off for you. However, if you want to save money and do the work yourself, you need to know how to turn off the service interval light yourself.