Getting regular oil changes is one of the most important maintenance tasks for keeping your 2012 Jeep Liberty’s engine running smoothly. Like most modern cars, the Jeep Liberty features an oil life monitoring system that lets you know when it’s time to change the oil via a “Change Oil Soon” light. After getting fresh oil, you’ll need to manually reset the oil life monitor and turn this indicator light off. Here’s a step-by-step guide to doing it correctly.
When to Reset the Oil Change Light
You should reset the CHANGE OIL SOON light under two circumstances:
- After Every Oil Change: Resetting the monitor is part of the oil change process, letting the system know you just serviced the vehicle. This will ensure accuracy for the next change interval.
- After Repairs: If you’ve had oil leaks fixed or engine work requiring an oil change, reset the monitor to start tracking toward the next change.
Step-by-Step Guide to Resetting the Oil Change Light
Resetting the light is simple and takes less than a minute. Here are the steps:
Supplies Needed:
- Ignition Key
- Current Mileage Reading
Instructions:
- Turn the Ignition ON. Do not start the engine.
- Locate the instrument cluster controls on the steering wheel. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the settings to reach “Oil Life”
- Once the oil life percentage is displayed, press and hold the reset button on the cluster.
- Continue holding the button until the readout changes to 100%, indicating that the oil monitor has been reset.
Confirming Reset is Successful
You’ll know you successfully reset the computer when:
- The “Change Oil Soon” warning light on the dash goes off
- The instrument cluster reads 100% of the oil life
Start the engine and verify the reset worked if you don’t see the confirmation on the cluster right away. Everything should now be reset and reading accurately for your next oil change interval around 5,000-7,500 miles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why won’t the oil change light reset?
If you performed the steps to reset the monitor after an oil change but the light is still on, the most likely culprit is a faulty oil life monitor sensor. A mechanic can diagnose and replace the faulty sensor.
Do I need any tools to reset the light?
No, the only things required are your ignition key and access to the instrument cluster buttons to scroll through to the Oil Life menu. Resetting it is a tool-free process once you access the system controls.
What if the battery was disconnected?
Disconnecting or replacing the battery may cause the oil monitor to revert to needing a reset. Check the reading and reset it even after routine battery work just to ensure you have an accurate oil change interval displayed.
Summary & Next Oil Change
Resetting the engine oil life monitor is a must every time you change the oil in your 2012 Jeep Liberty. It only takes seconds with the right steps so you can clear the “Change Oil Soon” message. This will ensure you get an accurate reading for your next 5,000-7,500 mile oil change interval. Following the oil minder system optimizes maintenance and keeps your engine running at peak condition.