26 In BriefSee Tire Pressure Monitor System0 294.Engine Oil Life SystemThe engine oil life system calculatesengine oil life based on vehicle useand displays the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message when it is timeto change the engine oil and filter.The oil life system should be resetto 100% only following an oilchange.Resetting the Oil Life System1. Using the DIC controls on theright side of the steering wheel,display REMAINING OIL LIFEon the DIC. See DriverInformation Center (DIC) 0 129.When remaining oil life is low,the CHANGE ENGINE OILSOON message will appear onthe display. See Engine OilMessages 0 138.2. Press SEL on the DIC controlsand hold SEL down for a fewseconds to clear the CHANGEENGINE OIL SOON messageand reset the oil life at 100%.Be careful not to reset the oillife display accidentally at anytime other than after the oil ischanged. It cannot be resetaccurately until the next oilchange.The oil life system can also be resetas follows:1. Turn the ignition on with theengine off.2. Fully press and release theaccelerator pedal three timeswithin five seconds.If the CHANGE ENGINE OILSOON message is not on, thesystem is reset.See Engine Oil Life System 0 261.Car Wash GuidelinesCautionSome automatic car washes cancause damage to the vehicle,wheels and ground effects.Automatic car washes are not(Continued)Caution (Continued)recommended, due to lack ofclearance for the undercarriageand/or wide rear tires and wheels.See "Washing the Vehicle" underExterior Care 0 318.Driving for Better FuelEconomyDriving habits can affect fuelmileage. Here are some driving tipsto get the best fuel economypossible.. Avoid fast starts and acceleratesmoothly.. Brake gradually and avoidabrupt stops.. Avoid idling the engine for longperiods of time.. When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control.. Always follow posted speedlimits or drive more slowly whenconditions require.
