How To Reset the Nissan Oil Change Light and Other Dashboard Warnings

The oil change light lets you know when it’s time for new oil and a fresh oil filter. If you handle oil changes yourself, you need to know how to reset the oil change warning light in your Nissan so it will stay off until it’s time for your next change. Learn how to address this and other common Nissan warning lights.

How To Reset the Nissan Oil Change Light

The process to reset your Nissan oil change light will depend on the year and model. You can find specific instructions in your owner’s manual.

Standard Nissan Oil Change Reset

For most Nissan vehicles, the following steps will help you successfully reset the oil change light:

1. Activate the accessory mode on your Nissan by putting your key in the ignition without starting the engine.
2. Use the buttons on the steering wheel or the dashboard to select the settings icon from the digital dashboard.
3. Select Maintenance within the settings menu.
4. Select Oil & Filter.
5. Press Reset.

In the same menu, you can set the mileage for your oil change light. This tells your Nissan how often you plan to change the oil so it can give you the appropriate prompts.

Oil Change Reset on an Older Digital Dashboard

If you have an older Nissan from around the 2015 model year, you may see slightly different menu options. The steps to reset the oil change light may look more like the following:

1. Turn on the Nissan without starting the engine.
2. Press the Menu button on the steering wheel until you get to the settings screen.
3. Press the arrow button to scroll down to the Maintenance option and press Enter.
4. Use the arrow to scroll down to Service and press Enter.
5. Select Reset.
6. Use the back button to navigate back to the main screen.

Oil Change Reset Without a Digital Dash

If your Nissan doesn’t have a digital display on the dash, you can reset the oil change light manually. To do so, you’ll need to follow these three simple steps:

1. Turn the ignition on without starting the engine.
2. Fully depress and release the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn off the ignition.

When you turn the car back on, the oil change light should no longer be on.

Oil Change Reset on a Newer Nissan

If your Nissan is newer, your vehicle may display a persistent oil change reminder when you turn it on. You need to deal with this before you can proceed to reset the system. Resetting the oil change warning will typically entail the following:

1. Turn on the vehicle without starting the engine.
2. Dismiss the oil change reminder by clicking the OK button on the steering wheel.
3. Scroll right with the arrow button through the dashboard to the settings menu and press OK.
4. Scroll down with the arrow button to select Maintenance and press OK.
5. Select Oil System Control and press OK.
6. Hold down the OK button within this menu to access the reset screen.
7. Select Yes on the reset screen and press OK.

Addressing Other Common Nissan Dashboard Warnings

You should never ignore a warning light on your dash. There are some other common warnings you should know how to handle.

Service Engine Soon Light

Nissan vehicles have a Service Engine Soon light on the dashboard. This warning light requires prompt attention to maintain the safety and performance of your vehicle. If the light is red, you should pull over because it may not be safe to drive. Ask the nearest service station to tow it in safely. If the light is yellow, routine maintenance tasks can sometimes resolve it. You can begin with the following tasks, particularly if you know that your car is overdue for one of these services:

• Get an oil and oil filter change.
• Replace the air filter.
• Check the fluid levels.
• Make sure the gas cap is on securely, and replace it if it’s loose or damaged.

If these steps don’t resolve the problem or you know that your Nissan is already up to date on these services, you should bring your car to our service center for a diagnostic check to identify the issue.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light lets you know that your tires aren’t inflated properly. Check all your tires and air them up to the appropriate point. Don’t forget to check your spare — this tire may have a sensor in it as well. The TPMS light should resolve after you’ve driven on your tires for a bit. Driving for about 10 minutes at 50 mph or more should reset it. If it doesn’t, you may need to reset it with the following steps:

1. Inflate your tires to 3 psi over the recommendation.
2. Deflate the tires completely.
3. Reinflate the tires to the proper level.

Brake System Warning Light

The brake system light alerts you to low brake fluid or malfunctioning brakes. Check your brake fluid first, topping it off if needed. If this doesn’t resolve the problem, take your Nissan to a service center immediately. If the brake fluid resolves this issue, you’ll still need to diagnose the loss of fluid and make sure you don’t have a leak. Keep extra brake fluid in the car until you’ve diagnosed the underlying problem.

Contact Jim Bass Nissan for Help With Dashboard Warning Lights

If you need help with dashboard warning lights on your Nissan, visit our service center at Jim Bass Nissan in San Angelo, Texas. We can diagnose any issues with your Nissan and come up with a prompt plan of action to get you back on the road safely. Our advanced diagnostic equipment identifies any problems while our Nissan-certified technicians provide the know-how to get the job done. Schedule your service appointment now.