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How to Reset the Oil Light on a Subaru Outback MK5

Model: Subaru Outback BS, MK 5 - Years 2014-2019
Part: Service warning light

See how to reset the service light on a Subaru Outback with a multimedia system featuring a touchscreen. Turn on the car without starting the engine, then go to the main screen and tap the 'maintenance' icon. Select the specific options: 'oil' for engine oil and 'oil filter'. A screen will open to set the new mileage interval; you can also set a time limit. After entering the values, tap 'ok' to confirm, and the light will reset immediately. Repeat the same procedure for the oil filter. This is not an oil level sensor, but a programmable reminder based on time and/or mileage. A digital calendar set directly by the user.

Posted on 10 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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