2012 dodge ram 1500 oil life reset

Last Updated on December 2, 2020 by Christ

Reset Guide: RAM 1500 2500 3500 Oil Change Light (2011-2021) – The Ram is a large pickup produced by the US company Dodge, a company of the Chrysler Corporation group, and presented for the first time in 1981. In 2018 it reached its fifth series, presented at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Since 2009 it has no longer been sold under the Dodge brand as Ram Trucks has become a separate brand. Over the years, this pickup has been fitted with engines of different sizes. The one with the greatest cubic capacity was an 8.3 / V10, while the one with the smallest displacement was a 3.7l.

Contents

• 1 Reset Guide: RAM 1500 2500 3500 Oil Change Light (2011-2021)
  • 1.1 With Gas Pedal
  • 1.2 With Cluster Display
    • 1.2.1 2015-2020 Model Years
    • 1.2.2 2021 Model Year

Reset Guide: RAM 1500 2500 3500 Oil Change Light (2011-2021)

When you exceed the next scheduled oil change interval, the Oil Change Required light will display in the screen. This indicator system must be reset after performed the maintenance on your vehicle. Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the oil light on 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 RAM 1500 2500 3500:

With Gas Pedal

Time needed: 7 minutes.

The easiest way to reset the oil light on all RAM 1500 2500 3500 models is by pressing the gas pedal. Here’s how to get started:

1. Place the ignition to the RUN position without starting the engine

   If your vehicle has the keyless starting system, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice without pressing the brake pedal

2. Fully depress the GAS pedal, three times within 10 seconds

   Don’t rush, make sure you press it fully

3. Turn off the ignition

   Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once

4. Verify the indicator has been reset by starting the engine

   Done!

With Cluster Display

For the 2015 model year vehicles or above, you can also reset the oil through the instrument cluster by using the steering control button. Here’s how to do it:

2015-2020 Model Years

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice without pressing the brake pedal to make the vehicle in the RUN position without start the engine
• Go to the VEHICLE INFO by using the ▼navigation button

• Press the ►navigation button to enter the menu
• Scroll down to the OIL LIFE menu by using the ▼navigation button
• Press and hold the ►navigation button to RESET
• Select YES or OK, when a confirmation message appears on the display

2021 Model Year

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice without pressing the brake pedal to make the vehicle in the RUN position without start the engine
• Go to the VEHICLE INFO by using the ▼navigation button

• Scroll to the OIL LIFE menu by using the ◄ ►navigation button
• Press and hold the OK button to execute the oil life reset

These instructions are based on the RAM 1500 2500 3500 owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the fourth and fifth generation of the RAM 1500 2500 3500 (2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article Reset Guide: RAM 1500 2500 3500 Oil Change Light (2011-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!