To reset the oil life indicator on a 2020 Jeep Compass, use the directional pad on the steering wheel to scroll through the Settings menu, then click “Vehicle” and “Oil Life Reset.”

When you see the oil change service light flick on in your Jeep Compass, it’s time to book an appointment and head to the dealership for an

oil change

—but the work doesn’t stop there. Once you’ve completed an oil change, you’ll need to manually turn off and reset the engine oil light.

Need help with how to do it? Whether you’ve completed an oil service at your local Jeep dealer or one at home, resetting the engine oil light can be tricky. Don’t stress—we have your back. We’re walking you through all the details of the 2020 Jeep Compass oil service light reset process.

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How to reset the engine oil maintenance light on a 2020 Jeep Compass

All new Jeep vehicles are equipped with an “Oil Change Due” reminder that will chime and flash on your instrument cluster when it’s time for an oil change. The system is duty-cycle based, and your oil change needs may not always reflect this light based on your driving habits. Either way, a manual reset is required to ensure your vehicle tracks the correct interval between oil changes.

Unlike most vehicles that use the instrument panel to reset the oil light, the 2020 Jeep Compass has a different method, but still straightforward. Here’s how to do it:

Shift into PARK and put the car into the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine

Press the GAS PEDAL slowly THREE TIMES within 10 seconds

Turn the ignition off and RESTART the vehicle to ensure the reset is complete

Once you complete these steps, the engine oil life display on your dashboard should reset to 100%, but if the message is still flashing, you may need to complete the steps again. If you continue having issues and the light won’t reset, contact your local Jeep dealership or mechanic to schedule an appointment.

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How often does a 2020 Jeep Compass need an oil change?

An oil change is one of the most basic and critical services performed on any vehicle. Not only is it necessary for the optimal performance of your Jeep Compass’s engine, but it can also improve fuel economy, reduce engine wear, and extend the life of your engine.

Most experts recommend changing the engine oil on a 2020 Jeep Compass every 7,500 to 10,000 miles if using synthetic motor oil or every 3,000 to 5,000 miles if using conventional motor oil. If your Jeep has over 75,000 miles on it, you may want to ask about switching to high-mileage oil at your next oil change.

According to the owner’s manual, you should never let your oil change interval exceed 10,000 miles, one year, or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first.

Failing to change your engine oil

at regular intervals can lead to serious engine damage.

Check out your

owner's manual

for details on when to perform regularly

scheduled car maintenance

on your Jeep Compass.

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