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Question posted by Amanjoj on September 12th, 2014

How Do You Reset The Transmission Fluid Life Indicator On A 2006 Cts

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on September 12th, 2014 7:52 AM

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Press INFORMATION button until OIL LIFE LEFT is displayed. press and hold the OFF and REAR DEFROST buttons until TRANS FLUID RESET appears.

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