Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE or TRNS
FLUID yourself after each oil or transaxle fluid change.
It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the
OIL LIFE or TRNS FLUID accidentally at any time
other than when the oil or transaxle fluid has just been
changed. It can’t be reset accurately until the next oil or
transaxle fluid change.
The Driver Information Center does not replace the need
to maintain your vehicle as recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule in this manual. Also, the oil
change reminder will not detect dusty conditions or
engine malfunctions that may affect the oil. If you drive
in dusty areas, change your oil after every
3,000
miles
(5
000
km) or three months, whichever comes first,
unless the
DIC
instructs you to do
so
sooner. Also, the
oil change reminder does not measure how much oil you
have in your engine.
So,
be sure to check your oil level
often.. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
Check
Oil
Level
Warning
When CHECK OIL LEVEL appears, it indicates that the
engine oil level is
1
to
1
1/2
quarts
(0.9
L
to
1.4
L) low.
The message will appear only if the engine is running
and it’s been at least eight minutes since the engine was
last running. If the message appears, check the oil
dipstick level. If
it
reads low, your oil level should be
brought up to the proper level (see “Engine Oil” in the
Index). After bringing the oil to the proper level, the
ignition must be
off
for eight minutes to allow the
majority of oil to drain into the oil pan.
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