Reset the Service Indicator

Last updated: June 10, 2026

After an oil change on your Chevrolet Captiva (C140, 2011–2018), the oil-service indicator needs resetting so the countdown starts again. You can do it yourself with the accelerator-pedal method — no tool needed.

Before You Start

• Only reset after the oil has actually been changed.

Resetting the Service Indicator

1. Remove the key and wait 2 minutes.
2. Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine.
3. Within 1 minute: press and hold the accelerator pedal for 2 seconds, release it, wait 2 seconds — repeat twice more (three presses in total).
4. Turn the ignition off, then start the engine and check the oil-service light is out.

If the oil-pressure warning light comes on, repeat the procedure.

If the Reset Doesn’t Take

• Don’t start the engine during the pedal sequence — ignition on only.
• Keep to the timing — 2 seconds held, 2 seconds wait, three times.
• A service light that won’t clear can store a code — look it up on autodtcs.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset the service light on a Chevrolet Captiva?

Ignition on (engine off), then press and hold the accelerator 2 seconds, release, wait 2 seconds — three times.

Do I need a tool?

No — it’s the accelerator-pedal sequence from the driver’s seat.

Why won’t it reset?

Usually the engine was started, or the press/wait timing wasn’t followed.

Should I reset before or after the oil change?

After — the indicator monitors the oil service interval.

If a service-related warning stays on, decode the code on autodtcs.com.