These instructions apply to the RAM 1500 Mk4 (DS) 2011-2019. For other models, please choose your vehicle here.
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After an oil change on your RAM 1500 (DS, 2011–2019), the oil-change service indicator needs resetting so the countdown starts again. You can do it yourself with the brake-and-accelerator method — no tool needed.
Before You Start
- The indicator refers only to the oil change — reset it after the oil has actually been changed.
Resetting the Service Indicator
- Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine.
- Press and release the brake pedal twice.
- Within 10 seconds, press and release the accelerator pedal twice.
- Turn the ignition off — the system is reset. Repeat if needed.
If the Reset Doesn’t Take
- Don’t start the engine — ignition on only.
- Keep to the 10-second window between the brake and accelerator presses.
- 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 oil change light on a RAM 1500?
Ignition on (engine off), press the brake twice, then within 10 seconds press the accelerator twice.
Do I need a tool?
No — it’s the pedal sequence from the driver’s seat.
Why won’t it reset?
Usually the engine was started, or the pedal timing wasn’t followed — repeat the procedure.
Should I reset before or after the oil change?
After — the indicator counts down to the next oil change.
If a service-related warning stays on, decode the code on autodtcs.com.
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