How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystemThe Engine Oil Life System calculates when to
change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle
use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the
system so it can calculate when the next oil
change is required. If a situation occurs where you
change your oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the
system.
Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after
every oil change. It will not reset itself. To reset
the Engine Oil Life System, do the following:
1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING 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%.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
comes back on when you start your vehicle, the
Engine Oil Life System has not reset. Repeat
the procedure.
What to Do with Used OilUsed engine oil contains certain elements that
may 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 dispose of clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s
warnings about the use and disposal of oil
products.
Usedoil can be a threat to the environment. If you
changeyour own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from
thefilter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by
puttingit in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers,or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycleit by taking it to a place that collects used
oil.If you have a problem properly disposing of
usedoil, ask your dealer, a service station, or a
localrecycling center for help.
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