Oil Change Reminder Lamp: Service and Repair

Oil Life Monitor - Resetting

The engine oil life monitor will indicate when to change the engine oil - usually between 5000 km (3000 miles) and 12500 km (7,500 miles) since the last oil change. Under severe conditions, the CHANGE OIL message may be displayed before 5000 km (3000 miles). The vehicle must not be driven more than 12500 km (7500 miles) 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 5000 km (3000 miles) or sooner in 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 (engine off).
2. Press the TRIP/OIL RESET button on the instrument panel for 12 seconds. The OIL CHANGE light will start to flash to confirm that the system is reset. The reset is complete when the OIL CHANGE light goes out.
3. Turn the ignition OFF.