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How to Reset the Oil Change Light on a 2012 Suzuki Vitara

Model: Suzuki Vitara JT - Years 2005-2015
Part: Service warning light

This guide describes the procedure to reset the oil change light for the 2012 Suzuki Vitara. Follow these steps in order: 1. Activate the instrument cluster to ensure the oil change light is still active; 2. Immediately after, turn off the instrument cluster and hold down the accelerator pedal for a few seconds; 3. Meanwhile, reactivate the instrument cluster and press the brake pedal 4 times in succession; 4. Sometimes it may be necessary to press the brake pedal 1 or 2 more times, so if the light does not turn off, repeat step 3 but refine it with step 4; 5. At this point, the oil change light will turn off. To ensure you have followed the steps correctly, restart the instrument cluster and check that the light has indeed turned off.

Updated on 10 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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