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For 1990-2009 cars only

Oil Life Monitor Resetting KD, KE

Description

The engine oil life monitor will indicate when to change the engine oil and the engine oil filter - usually between 5 000 km (3,000 miles) and 12 500 km (7,500 miles) since the last oil change. Under severe conditions, the CHANGE OIL message may be displayed before 5 000 km (3,000 miles). The vehicle must not be driven more than 12 500 km (7,500 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 5 000 km (3,000 miles) or sooner if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message is displayed.

Reset the oil life monitor when the oil has been changed.

Resetting Procedure

  1. Press the INFORMATION SKIP button on the DIC control panel in order to display the OIL LIFE LEFT message.
  2. Press and hold the RESET NO button until the display shows 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE.

Oil Life Monitor Resetting KF, EL

Description

The engine oil life monitor will indicate when to change the engine oil and the engine oil filter - usually between 5 000 km (3,000 miles) and 12 500 km (7,500 miles) since the last oil change. Under severe conditions, the CHANGE OIL message may be displayed before 5 000 km (3,000 miles). The vehicle must not be driven more than 12 500 km (7,500 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 5 000 km (3,000 miles) or sooner if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message is displayed.

Reset the oil life monitor when the oil has been changed.

Resetting Procedure

  1. Press the SKIP INFO button on the DIC control panel in order to display the OIL LIFE LEFT message.
  2. Press and hold the NO INFO RESET button until the display shows 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE.