Cadillac ATS: How To Reset Oil Life Light (2013-2019)

Last Updated on January 25, 2021 by Christ

Cadillac ATS: How To Reset Oil Life Light (2013-2019) – The Cadillac ATS is a mid-range passenger car produced by the US car manufacturer Cadillac since 2013. Already in 2018, Cadillac declared that production would cease in 2019.

In the United States, it is the first car of the brand to fall into the segment D category. Previously there was only the Cadillac BLS sold; however, only in some European markets. The engines with which it is sold are all petrol and range from a 2.0 4-cylinder turbo to a naturally aspirated 3.6 V6.

Cadillac ATS How To Reset Oil Life Light (2013-2019)

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Cadillac ATS: How To Reset Oil Life Light (2013-2019)

When the system has calculated that oil life has exceeded the specified service interval, a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on. You must perform an oil change on your vehicle and reset the system. Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the oil life light on 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Cadillac ATS.

With Gas Pedal

Time needed: 7 minutes

The easiest way to reset the oil life on this vehicle is by pressing the accelerator pedal 3 times. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Place the ignition to the RUN position without starting the engine

    If your vehicle has the keyless starting system, hold down the ENGINE START/STOP button without pressing the brake pedal

  2. Fully depress the GAS pedal, three times within 5 seconds

    Don’t rush, make sure you press it fully

  3. Turn off the ignition

    Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once

  4. Verify the indicator has been reset by starting the engine

    Done!

With Steering Button

Apart from using the pedal, you can also access the Oil Life menu on the information display to reset the oil. Here’s how to do it:

  • Turn on the ignition without starting the engine
  • Access the INFORMATION display by using the ◄or► navigation button
oil life light oil change reset
  • Find the OIL LIFE menu by using the navigation ▲or▼ button
  • Press and hold down the SEL button to reset the oil life at 100%
  • Verify the indicator has been reset by starting the engine

These instructions are based on the Cadillac ATS owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of the Cadillac ATS (2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 model years). Hopefully, the article Cadillac ATS: How To Reset Oil Life Light (2013-2019) can solve your problem. Good Luck!

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