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How to Reset the Oil Light on a RAM 1500

Model: RAM 1500 DS, MK 4, DJ - Years 2009-2019
Part: Service warning light

The maintenance light serves to remind you of the need for regular maintenance on your vehicle. Often, this light may appear even after maintenance has been performed, so it needs to be reset manually. To do this on your RAM 1500, follow these steps. Ensure the engine is off, then turn the ignition on. Simultaneously, press the accelerator pedal three times in a row. Finally, turn the ignition off again. At this point, the reset is complete, and the light should be gone. You can confirm by starting the vehicle.

Updated on 7 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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