Chevrolet Impala 2005 Oil Life Maintenance Reset

The Impala will get its first freshening since its 2000 model-year debut, with updated engines and some interior revisions for the 2006 model year. It handles fairly well and has good steering feedback. The coarse 200-hp, 3.8-liter V6 provides very good acceleration. A supercharged V6 is available in the SS model. The Impala's ride is absorbent but unsettled, and road noise is pronounced. The front bench seats lack thigh support, and while the rear seat is roomy, it's too low and short. Interior fit and finish is borderline offensive. The trunk is spacious and crash-test results are impressive.

HOW TO RESET THE ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM

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" message being turned on, reset the system. After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset.

To reset the "CHANGE ENGINE OIL" message, use one of the following procedures:

USING THE RADIO
1. Turn the ignition to "ACC" or "ON", with the radio off.
2. Press and hold the "TUNE DISP" knob on the radio for at least five seconds until "SETTINGS" is displayed.
3. Press the "SEEK PSCAN" up or down arrow to scroll through the main menu.
4. Scroll until "OIL LIFE" appears on the display.
5. Press the "1 PREV" or "2 NEXT" buttons to enter the submenu. "RESET" will be displayed.
6. Press the "TUNE DISP" knob to reset. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting and "DONE" will be displayed for one second.
7. Once the indicator has been reset, scroll until "EXIT" appears on the display.
8. Press the "TUNE DISP" knob to exit programming. A chime will be heard to verify the exit.
9. Turn the key to "OFF".

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

USING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1. Turn the ignition to "ON", with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. If the "CHANGE ENGINE OIL" message flashes, the system is reset. However, if it stays on, it did not reset. Repeat the procedure.
3. Turn the key to "OFF".

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