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How do you reset the Service light in a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva?

Model: Chevrolet Captiva MK 1 - Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Service warning light

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After covering a certain number of kilometers, or after a certain amount of time has passed, both of these indicators are set as deadlines by the car manufacturer, it is necessary to change the engine oil, along with the oil filter and, depending on the mileage reached, also other consumable components.

Once these operations have been carried out, the Service light on the instrument panel must be reset, and this is absolutely simple, there is no need to use professional equipment, etc., simply, as mentioned in the video, turn on the instrument panel, press the accelerator pedal five times, and turn off the instrument panel.

Reset completed.


Posted on 6 March 2025 by ScegliAuto


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