1992 Mercury Capri Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Reset - Procedure 04

NOTE: For Expedition Series, this procedure applies to vehicles equipped with Message Center Cluster. For Expedition with Base Instrument Cluster, see PROCEDURE 10Β .

Oil Life Reset:Β 

  1. Press and release the SETUP button twice until OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW is displayed.
  2. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed to reset the oil life to 100%

Oil Life Start Value:Β 

NOTE: The oil life start value is used to reset the oil life value back to the maximum if the value was previously changed, or to lower the value by 10% increments down to 10%.
  1. Press and release the SETUP button twice until OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW is displayed.
  2. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed to reset the oil life to 100%.
  3. Release the RESET button then press and release the RESET button to lower the percentage by 10% (down to 10%) for each button press or return the value to 100%.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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