Automatic Transmission Fluid

When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it

indicates that an oil change is

necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL

SOON message comes on. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that,

if driving under the best conditions,

the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up

to a year. The engine oil and filter

must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has trained service

people who will perform this work and reset the system. It is also important

to check the oil regularly over the course of an oil drain interval and keep it at the proper level.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be changed at 5 000 km

(3,000 mi) since the last oil change.

Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.

How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System

Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can

calculate the next engine oil change. To reset the system:

1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the

2. Press and hold SEL to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

message and reset the oil life at 100%.

Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time

other than after the oil is

changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the

2. Fully press and release the

accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL

SOON message is not on, the system is reset.

The system is reset when the

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message

is off.

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

message comes back on when the

vehicle is started, the engine oil life

system has not been reset. Repeat the procedure.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid

It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.

A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer and

have it repaired as soon as possible.