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To reset the change oil indicator on the 2018 Ram 1500, access the settings on the dashboard console. Scroll down to the oil section, find the reset option, and confirm it. Keep in mind that if you haven't actually changed the oil, the light will reappear shortly. When changing the oil in your vehicle, ensure that it has been turned off and parked for a couple of hours to allow the engine to cool down. Locate the oil pan in the engine compartment and find the drain plug underneath it. Place a bucket beneath the plug and remove it to let the oil drain out completely. Allow it to drain completely, which might take around an hour. Once the oil has stopped dripping, reinstall the drain plug. Locate the oil fill port at the top of the oil pan and use a funnel to refill it with oil up to the full mark, being careful not to overfill. It's better to be slightly underfilled than overfilled to prevent leaks and oil consumption. Once the oil pan is filled, close the port, clean up any spilled oil, and you're done.
1. Switch the ignition to the on position without starting the engine.
2. Press the accelerator pedal all the way down slowly three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. If a message appears when you start the engine, it means the system did not reset. Repeat the steps if needed.
Here's a more simplified version: These instructions are for 2005 and older GMC and Chevrolet vehicles without a Vehicle Information Center. To reset the oil change light, follow these steps: Get behind the wheel, close the doors, and insert the key in the ignition. Turn the key to the accessory position to light up the instrument panel. Within five seconds, press the accelerator pedal to the floor. Watch for the oil light to flash before it goes off. Release the pedal, turn off the ignition, and remove the key. If the light doesn't go off, just repeat the steps.
The key was turned, but not all the way to start the engine, and the electronic dashboard was used to press the reset button.