Maintenance Reminder Light Reset Procedures: Maintenance Saturn ION I

CHANGE ENGINE OIL (OIL LIFE MESSAGE) REMINDER RESET - PROCEDURE 1

After changing the engine oil, reset the system by performing the following steps

1. Turn ignition key to LOCK/OFF position.
2. Press the instrument panel cluster stem until the odometer is displayed.
3. Press and hold the cluster stem until the "INSP" is displayed.
4. Hold the cluster stem down and turn ignition key to ON/RUN position.
5. The letters "INSP" in instrument panel cluster display will flash.
6. Keep cluster stem down for at least 20 seconds and then release stem.

If the letters "INSP" and remaining mileage for the next oil change appear in the instrument panel cluster display, the system is properly reset.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL (OIL LIFE MESSAGE) REMINDER RESET - PROCEDURE 2

After changing the engine oil, reset the system by performing the following steps

1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN position, with engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. If message is not displayed, the system is reset.

If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on again when engine is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat procedure.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL (OIL LIFE MESSAGE) REMINDER RESET - PROCEDURE 3

1. With engine running or ignition in RUN position and engine OFF, fully press trip odometer reset stem once or twice until the OIL LIFE message is displayed and flashing in the message center. (Scheme 1) Press and hold the trip odometer button on the instrument panel for a few seconds until a chime sounds 5 times.
2. The OIL LIFE message stays on without flashing when the reset procedure is complete. If the light comes on again and stays on for 30 seconds at the next ignition cycle, it did not reset. Reset the system again.

Scheme 1

CHANGE ENGINE OIL (OIL LIFE MESSAGE) REMINDER RESET - PROCEDURE 4

After changing the engine oil, reset the system by doing the following

1. Press and release the trip/reset button until the OIL LIFE message is displayed.
2. Then press and hold the trip/reset button until a chime sounds 5 times, and RESET is displayed in the message center. When the system is reset, the odometer will again be displayed in the message center.
3. Turn the key to LOCK.

If the CHG OIL message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL (OIL LIFE MESSAGE) REMINDER RESET - PROCEDURE 5

1. CHANGE OIL SOON light will come on when engine oil has broken down enough to require changing. The oil change interval is based on mileage, engine revolutions and engine operating temperature. After changing oil, reset oil life display.
2. To reset light, remove underhood fuse block cover (located on left side of engine compartment). Turn ignition switch to RUN position with engine off. On L-Series and VUE, press and hold the Red Oil-Reset button for 5 seconds. On S-Series, press and hold the Red Oil-R button for 5 seconds.
3. On all models, if the CHANGE OIL SOON light is flashing, the system is reset. The light will flash for up to 30 seconds or until the ignition is turned off. If the light comes on again and illuminates for 30 seconds at the next ignition cycle, the system did not reset. Repeat reset procedures.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL (OIL LIFE MESSAGE) REMINDER RESET - PROCEDURE 7

The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the system.

1. With the ignition key in RUN but the engine off, repeatedly push the set/reset button until OIL is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
2. Once OIL is displayed, push and hold the set/reset button for 5 seconds. The number will disappear and be replaced by 100 (indicating 100% oil life remaining).
3. Turn the key to LOCK.

If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL (OIL LIFE MESSAGE) REMINDER RESET - PROCEDURE 8

The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the system.

1. Turn ignition to ON/RUN position, with engine off.
2. Press the information and reset buttons on the DIC at the same time to enter the personalization menu.
3. Press information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes until the DIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET.
4. Press and hold reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will tell you the system has been reset.
5. Turn ignition to LOCK/OFF position. If CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back when engine is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat procedure.

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 1

The TPM system uses the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), tire pressure indicator receiver, 4 Radio Frequency (RF) transmitting pressure sensors, and the serial data circuit to perform the sensor learn mode functions. The sensor learn procedure must be performed any time the tire pressure indicator receiver is replaced, a sensor is replaced, and after every tire rotation. Once the learn mode has been enabled, each of the sensor's unique identification (ID) codes can be learned into the tire pressure indicator receiver's memory and display the tire pressures on an approved scan tool.

Note. Before proceeding with the steps below, ensure that no other sensor learn procedure is being performed simultaneously and that no tire pressures are being adjusted on another TPM equipped vehicle within close proximity.

Note. In the following procedures, a TPM Sensor Activation Tool (J-46079) may be used in place of increasing/decreasing pressures to enable sensor. To use, place activator antenna against the tire sidewall close to the wheel rim at the valve stem location, then press and release the ACTIVATE button.

Note. If TPM Sensor Activation Tool (J-46079) is used, and vehicle is having trouble entering relearn mode, check batteries in activation tool. Low batteries may allow some functions to work, but not allow vehicle to perform learn function. When the internal battery is fresh (fully charged), the indicator is "full" or all dark. When the battery is depleted, the indicator shows "empty" or all light.

1. Adjust each tire pressure to the recommended tire pressure specifications.
2. Connect scan tool. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Apply parking brake.
3. Using scan tool, perform the "PROGRAM ECU" function and continue to follow screen prompts.
4. Drive vehicle at a speed of 20 MPH (32 km/h) until each tire pressure sensor ID is displayed as valid, each tire pressure reading is present, and the learn status is displayed as "COMPLETED".

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 2

Note. If using the scan tool to enable the learn mode, the J-46079 must be used to activate the sensors. When this preferred method is used, any stray sensor signals will not affect the learn procedure. In the event a particular sensor's information is displayed on the special tool upon activation but the horn does not chirp, it may be necessary to rotate the wheel valve stem to a different position due to the sensor signal is being blocked by another component.

Note. If using the keyless entry transmitter or DIC buttons to enable the learn mode, the J-46079 or Pressure Increase/Decrease Method may be used. Before proceeding with this method, ensure that no other learn procedure is being performed simultaneously or that tire pressures are not being adjusted on another TPM equipped vehicle within close proximity. Stray signals from other TPM equipped vehicles just driving by can be inadvertently learned. If any random horn chirps are heard from the vehicle while performing the learn procedure, most likely a stray sensor has been learned and the procedure will need to be cancelled and repeated. Under these circumstances, performing the TPM Learn Procedure away from other vehicles would be highly recommended. In the event a particular sensor activation does not cause the horn to chirp, it may be necessary to rotate the wheel valve stem to a different position due to the sensor signal is being blocked by another component.