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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
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Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle has a computer system that
lets you know when to change the engine
oil and filter. This is based on engine revo-
lutions and engine temperature, and not on
mileage. Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change will be indi-
cated can vary considerably. For the oil life
system to work properly, you must reset
the system every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil
life has been diminished, it will indicate
that an oil change is necessary. A change
engine oil light and a CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message will come on. Change
the oil as soon as possible within the next
600 miles (1000 km). It is possible that, if
you are driving under the best conditions,
the oil life system might not indicate that an
oil change is necessary for over a year.
However, the engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and at this
time the system must be reset. Your dealer
has trained service people who will per-
form this work using genuine parts and
reset the system. It is also important to
check the oil regularly and keep it at the
proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you
must change the oil at 3000 miles (5000
km) since the last oil change. Remember
to reset the oil life system whenever the oil
is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life Sys-
tem
The Engine Oil Life System calculates
when to change the engine oil and filter
based on vehicle use. Whenever the oil is
changed, reset the system so it can calcu-
late when the next oil change is required. If
a situation occurs where you change the
oil prior to a change engine oil light or
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
being turned on, reset the system.
1) Display the % OIL LIFE REMAINING
message on the DIC.
2) Press and hold the Set/Reset button on
the DIC for more than five seconds. The
oil life will change to 100%.
You can also reset the system as follows:
1) Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN with
the engine off.
2) Fully press and release the accelerator
pedal three times within five seconds.
The change engine oil light will flash
while the system is resetting.
3) When the light stops flashing, turn the
key to LOCK/OFF.
If the light or message comes back on and
stays on when you start your vehicle, the
engine oil life system has not reset.
Repeat the procedure.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements
that can be unhealthy for your skin and
could even cause cancer. Do not let used
oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean
your skin and nails with soap and water, or
a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dis-
pose of clothing or rags containing used
engine oil. See the manufacturer’s warn-
ings about the use and disposal of oil prod-
ucts.
Used oil can be a threat to the environ-
ment. If you change your own oil, be sure
to drain all the oil from the filter before dis-
posal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in
the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water.
Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place
that collects used oil. If you have a prob-
lem properly disposing of used oil, ask
your dealer, a service station, or a local
recycling center for help.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is located in
the engine compartment on the passen-
ger’s side of the vehicle. Refer to “Engine
Compartment Overview” in this section for
more information on location.
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Mainte-
nance II intervals and replace it at the first
oil change after each 50,000 mile (80,000
km) interval. Refer to “Scheduled Mainte-
nance” in “Maintenance Schedule” in the
“Maintenance Schedule” section for more
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