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How to Reset the Service Light on Subaru XV

Model: Subaru Xv MK 1 - Years 2012-2017
Part: Service warning light

Let's see how to reset the service light on a Subaru XV: turn on the ignition and use the button on the steering wheel to scroll through the menu: press and hold the "enter" button to access the settings: here, look for the "maintenance" option and select "engine oil". Set the time parameters: for example, 6 months (from March to September) and the distance (from 6,000 to 10,000 miles). Scroll down and press "ok" to confirm. Repeat the same procedure for "oil filter", then press "complete" to finish and exit the menu by selecting "go back".

Posted on 8 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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