Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oilchange. It will not reset itself. To reset the EngineOil Life System:1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC.2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DICfor more than five seconds. The oil life will changeto 100%.If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comesback on when you start your vehicle, the Engine Oil LifeSystem has not reset. Repeat the procedure.What to Do with Used OilUsed engine oil contains certain elements that can 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 used oil, ask your dealer/retailer,a service station, or a local recycling center for help.Engine Air Cleaner/FilterSee Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 forthe location of the engineair cleaner/filter and the airfilter restriction indicator, ifthe vehicle has one.When to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/FilterIf your vehicle has an air filter restriction indicator,it lets you know when the engine air cleaner/filterneeds to be replaced. On vehicles with a restrictionindicator, you should inspect the air filter restrictionindicator at every oil change and replace the engineair cleaner/filter when the indicator tells you to.5-17
