The engine oil life monitor will indicate when to change the engine oil - usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 10,000 miles (16 000 km) since the last oil change. Under severe conditions, the CHANGE OIL message may be displayed before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). The vehicle must not be driven more than 10,000 miles (16 000 km) or 12 months without an oil change.

The engine oil life monitor will not detect dust in the oil. If the vehicle is driven in a dusty area, be sure to change the oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL message is displayed.

Reset the oil life monitor when the oil has been changed, use the following procedure.

Follow this procedure to reset the engine oil life monitor:

1. Turn the ignition to RUN.
2. Press the TRIP button on the driver information center (DIC) switch to view various menu choices and stop on OIL LIFE REMAINING.

A message will display the percentage of oil life remaining.

3. Press and hold the RESET button on the DIC switch for at least 2 seconds.

A message will display the percentage of oil life remaining as 99%. The engine oil life monitor is now reset.

4. Turn the ignition OFF.