How To Reset Oil Service Light on Land Rover Defender (2008-2020)

Last Updated on December 7, 2020 by Christ

How To Reset Oil Service Light on Land Rover Defender (2008-2020) – The Land Rover Defender is an off-road 4×4 vehicle, built from 1948 to 2016. The Land Rover was produced in several series, initially also indicated by the wheelbase measurement in inches. The “Land Rover” vehicle (90, 110 and 127) has been called “Defender” since 1990.

The Defender, whose name derives from its wide use in the military and defence in general, was produced in 1990. Since 2007, a new version of the Land Rover Defender has been on the market which has, among the main features, the forward-facing rear seats in the 90 and 110 version.

How To Reset Oil Service Light on Land Rover Defender (2008-2020)

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How To Reset Oil Service Light on Land Rover Defender (2008-2020)

When you exceed the next scheduled service interval, the Service Required message will display in the screen. This indicator system must be reset after performed the maintenance on your Land Rover Defender. Depending on your vehicle model years, here are a few ways to reset the service required light:

2008-2016 Model Years

The reset method below only applies to vehicles equipped with a Ford Duratorq engine. Here’s how to reset the Oil Service Light:

  • Place the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine
  • Fully depress and hold the BRAKE and GAS pedals for 15 seconds
  • Turn off the ignition and then start the engine to confirm the service light has been reset

2020-2021 Model Years

Time needed: 7 minutes

Almost the same as the previous generation, you can reset the service light using the gas and brake pedals in this latest generation. Here’s how to get started:

  1. Open the bonnet (hood) and close all doors

    Make sure your vehicle stops in a safe place

  2. Place the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine

    If your vehicle has the keyless starting system, press the START/STOP button once without pressing the brake pedal

  3. Open the driver’s door

    Make sure you open driver’s-side door

  4. Fully depress and hold the BRAKE and GAS pedals for 30 seconds

    The “Service Resetting” message will appears in the display

  5. Turn off the ignition

    Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once

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

    Done!

These instructions are based on the Land Rover Defender owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the latest generation of the Land Rover Defender (2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset Oil Service Light on Land Rover Defender (2008-2020) can solve your problem. Good Luck!

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