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Engine Oil Life Reset

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

  1. Press fuel button until Engine Oil Life appears on screen.
  2. Press and hold select button for five seconds OIL LIFE RESET will appear for 10 seconds.
  3. The system is reset.