26 IN BRIEFchange the engine oil and filter. Theoil life system should be reset to 100%only following an oil change.Resetting the Oil Life System1. Using the DIC buttons, displayREMAINING OIL LIFE on theDIC. See Driver Information Center(DIC) 0 135.2. Press and hold SEL to clear theCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage and reset the oil lifeat 100%.Be careful not to reset the oil lifedisplay accidentally at any timeother than after the oil ischanged. It cannot be resetaccurately until the next oilchange.The oil life system can also be reset asfollows:1. Using the DIC buttons, displayREMAINING OIL LIFE on theDIC. See Driver Information Center(DIC) 0 135.2. 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 0 253.Car Wash GuidelinesCautionSome automatic car washes cancause damage to the vehicle, wheelsand ground effects. Automatic carwashes are not recommended, dueto lack of clearance for theundercarriage and/or wide rear tiresand wheels. See "Washing theVehicle" under Exterior Care 0 311.Driving for Better FuelEconomyDriving habits can affect fuel mileage.Here are some driving tips to get thebest fuel economy possible:. Set the climate controls to thedesired temperature after theengine is started, or turn them offwhen not required.. Avoid fast starts and acceleratesmoothly.. Brake gradually and avoid abruptstops.. Avoid idling the engine for longperiods of time.. When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control.. Always follow posted speed limitsor drive more slowly whenconditions require.. Keep vehicle tires properlyinflated.. Combine several trips into asingle trip.. Replace the vehicle's tires with thesame TPC Spec number moldedinto the tire's sidewall nearthe size.. Follow recommended scheduledmaintenance.
