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2013 Ford C-MAX Maintenance Light Reset & Service

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The 2013 Ford C-MAX is offered in a hybrid or plug-in electric model.  The gasoline engine will require service when the CHANGE OIL light comes on.  After performing an oil change, follow these instructions to reset the oil light:

1. Press the start/stop button once (do not start the engine).

2. Press both the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.

3. Keep both pedals fully pressed.

4. After three seconds, the Service: Oil reset in prog. message will be displayed.

5. After 25 seconds, the Service: Oil reset complete message will be displayed.

6. Release both the accelerator and brake pedals.

7. The Service: Oil reset complete message will no longer be displayed.

8. Turn the ignition off and start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

When doing the oil change and topping up fluids, you will need to use the following specifications:

Engine Oil – 5W20 Synthetic (4.3L)

2.0L Engine

2.0L Engine

Brake Fluid – Dot 4 LV High-Performance Brake Fluid

Engine Coolant – Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted

Automatic Transmission Fluid – Mercon LV ATF

You can cross reference the following Purolator filter numbers for your own application:

Oil Filter – L10241

Air Filter – Dealer Part (at the time of publication)

Cabin Filter – Dealer Part (at the time of publication)

With this information, you should be well-equipped to service the 2013 Ford C-MAX.

0 thoughts on “2013 Ford C-MAX Maintenance Light Reset & Service”

  1. Thanks! I searched every scrap of paper they gave me with the car and couldn’t figure this out. 3 seconds on site and problem solved 🙂

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