Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Reset Button
The RESET Button has two different functions:
- To clear the trip functions that may be reset.
- To enter and exit the diagnostic mode.
Pressing the RESET button once will clear the trip function that is currently being displayed (except Distance to Service) and the CMTC/EVIC will send a PCI bus beep request to the BCM. If the RESET button is pressed again within 3 seconds, the CMTC/EVIC will reset all of the trip functions and an additional beep request is sent to the BCM. The trip functions that may be reset are:
- Average Fuel Economy
- Trip Odometer
- Elapsed Time
A reset will only occur if one of the trip functions that may be reset is currently being displayed. Pressing the RESET button for more than three seconds resets the Distance to Service function while the Distance to Service message is being displayed. The CMTC/EVIC module will send a beep request to the BCM.
Simultaneously pressing the RESET button and the STEP button while turning the ignition from OFF to ON will enter the CMTC/EVIC into the self-diagnostic mode.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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