How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystemThe Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Wheneverthe oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculatewhen the next oil change is required. If a situation occurswhere the oil is changed prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OILSOON message in the Driver Information Center (DIC)being turned on, reset the system.After the oil has been changed, the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message must be reset:1. Turn the key to the ON/RUN position withoutstarting the engine.2. Press the INFO button on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) until OIL LIFE REMAINING isdisplayed. See DIC Operation and Displays onpage 4-62.3. Press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100%is displayed. This resets the oil life indicator.4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comesback on when the vehicle is started, the engine oillife system 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 itin the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or intostreams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to aplace that collects used oil.Engine Air Cleaner/FilterSee Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12 forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filter.When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterInspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance IIintervals and replace it at the first oil change after each50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. See ScheduledMaintenance on page 7-3 for more information. If youare driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filterat each engine oil change.6-17
