Oil change due

What it means

This reminder indicates that an oil change is due according to the vehicle's service schedule or oil-life monitoring system. Amber generally means arrange the service soon, but the symbol, colour, and urgency vary by manufacturer; it is different from a red oil-pressure warning, which requires stopping safely.

What the symbol looks like: An oil can, often accompanied by a service message or interval reminder.

Why it comes on

• The scheduled oil-change mileage or time interval has been reached.
• The oil-life monitoring system has calculated that an oil change is due.
• The reminder was not reset after an oil change.
• The maintenance reminder system has a fault.

What to do

1. Check the message and owner's manual to confirm this is an oil-change reminder, not an oil-pressure warning.
2. Arrange an oil and filter change according to the vehicle's maintenance schedule.
3. Check the engine-oil level as described in the owner's manual.
4. If the reminder remains after service, have the reset procedure checked.

Can I keep driving?

You can usually drive to arrange the scheduled oil change if the engine runs normally and no oil-pressure warning is on. If a red oil-pressure warning appears, stop safely and switch off the engine; avoid continuing to drive.