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oil life. 100% means you just changed oil. 0% means the oil is worn. the computer tells you when to change oil based on hours run speed acceleration and engine temp. Id change mine when it says 10% because at 0% the oil is toast. when you change the oil you need to reset the cluster so it reads 100% most lube places do this for you. if not read the manual it tells you how to reset
You need to rest the monitor. It does not do this automatically.
Turn the key on, do not start the vehicle. Press the gas pedal all the way to the floor three times turn the key off and then start the car. It should now read 100%.
The owners manual will have this info as well.
It is probably telling you that the oil needs changing soon. The wrench is telling you it needs service and the 15% is probably stating you have 15% of life in the oil left, with 0% being the oil has to be changed. Most newer cars recommend the oil is changed every 3000 mi or 3 mo.
It means it's time to get the oil changed. It should be at 100% after it is changed and it will decrease over the mileage you drive to let you know it's getting close to change.
Turn the ignition to ON. Press the GAGE INFO button on the driver information center (DIG) switch to view OIL LIFE INDEX. Press and hold the RESET button on the DIG until the display reads OIL LIFE INDEX 100% NORMAL. The engine oil life monitor is now reset.. Turn the ignition OFF.
THIS SHOULD BE IT.
How do I reset the Engine Oil life monitor and how does it work?
TO reset
To reset the Engine Oil Life monitor do the following: Reset Oil life in NAV/DIC by (with car running) going to INFO>Oil Life>RESET Press and HOLD until XXX turns to 100%
How does it work?
The oil life monitor is a pretty sophisticated algorithm.
GM "The GM Oil Life System will automatically adjust the oil change interval based on engine characteristics, driving habits and the climate in which the vehicle is operated."
if you have a owners manual read it. try coloradofans.com website and search the forums. i think johnny5846 is right if you don't have a DIC (driver info center). i believe you use the DIC(tripodometer). i don't know the sequence off hand, you can also you can change your lock settings and alarm settings, etc. with the DIC.
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