After the oil has been changed, the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message must be reset. To reset themessage use the following procedure:1. Press the up or down arrow to scroll the DIC toshow OIL LIFE.2. Once the XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item ishighlighted, press and hold the RESET button untilthe percentage shows 100%.If the percentage does not return to 100% or if theCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comesback on when you start your vehicle, the engine oillife system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.What to Do with Used OilUsed engine oil contains certain elements that may beunhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Cleanyour skin and nails with soap and water, or a goodhand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing orrags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’swarnings about the use and disposal of oil products.Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If youchange your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from thefilter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it inthe trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or intostreams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking itto a place that collects used oil. If you have a problemproperly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, aservice station or a local recycling center for help.Engine Air Cleaner/FilterThe engine air cleaner/filter is in the enginecompartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle, nearthe front. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12 for more information on locating the aircleaner/filter.4.6L V8 Engine shown, 3.6L V6 Engine similar5-25
