Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Reset - Procedure 06: Non-Hybrid

1993 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODESECTION Non-Hybrid

Oil Life Reset:Β 

NOTE: The oil life calculation is set at a maximum of approximately 12, 070 km (7, 500 miles) or 180 days (non-hybrid) or 16, 093 km (10, 000 miles) (hybrid).
  1. Press and release the SETUP button to display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
  2. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
    NOTE: Oil Life Start Value:Β  The oil life start value is used to reset the oil life value back to the if the value was previously changed, or to lower the value from the maximum in 10% increments down to 10%. To change oil life value to another value, proceed to next step.
  3. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is displayed, release and press the RESET button to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and press will reduce the value by 10%.
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