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Default Re: Check oil light on after changing oil and filter

If by oil light you mean the flexible service schedule wrenches for oil changes, follow the instructions from page 114 of the owners manual:

1. Turn key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Within one second press the ****/button twice.
3. The present status for days or distance is displayed.
Within 10 seconds turn the key to OFF/
LOCK.
4. Press and hold the ****/button, while turning
the key to ON/RUN again. The present status for
days or distance is displayed once more. Continue
to hold the ****/button.
After approximately 10 seconds, a signal sounds and
the display shows 7,000 miles (Canada: 11,000 km) for
approximately 10 seconds.
5. Release the ****/button

You may have to try this more than once.


If by oil light you mean the light that looks like an old oil dispencer / oil lamp, then you have a low oil level. It can be checked not only with the dip stick, but from the display:

A sensor in the oil pan allows oil level to be checked
without opening the hood. It provides an accurate measurement
of oil level, whereas the low engine oil level
indicator warns that oil level is definitely too low. With
the vehicle parked on a level surface, the engine is
warmed up and shut off for approximately five minutes.
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN
position, an ISO oil level icon appears in the trip odometer
window and a “clock” icon in the cumulative
odometer display. Pressing the **** to the left of the
speedometer twice within one second displays one of the
following messages:
OK

-1.0 Q (-1.0L)

-1.5 Q (-1.5L)

-2.0 Q (-2.0L)

HI

Remember your car uses 8.5 quarts.