Resetting the maintenance or service reminder on a Subaru WRX is quick and only takes a minute. The exact steps depend on the model year, but most WRX models follow one of the methods below.
🔧 Method 1: Using the Dashboard Menu (2015+ WRX)
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Turn the ignition ON (don’t start the engine)
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Use the steering wheel controls to open the Settings menu
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Navigate to Maintenance / Car Settings
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Select Engine Oil or the maintenance item
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Choose Reset
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Confirm the reset
✔ The maintenance light should now be cleared
🔧 Method 2: Trip Button Reset (Older Models)
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Turn the ignition OFF
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Press and hold the Trip Reset button
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While holding, turn the ignition to ON
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Keep holding until the maintenance light flashes or disappears
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Release the button
⚠️ Important Notes
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This resets the reminder only, not actual maintenance
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Always change your oil or service the vehicle before resetting
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If the light returns quickly, check for underlying issues
🧾 Quick Answer (Featured Snippet)
To reset the Subaru WRX maintenance light:
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Go to Settings → Maintenance → Engine Oil → Reset (newer models)
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Or hold the trip button while turning the ignition ON (older models)
💡 Pro Tip
If your WRX has a touchscreen infotainment system, the reset option may also appear under:
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Vehicle Settings → Maintenance Schedule