If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages appear on the information display every time you turn the ignition switch to ON (II)*1. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)*1.
2. Press the (select/reset) knob
repeatedly
until the engine oil life appears on the
information display.
The Maintenance Minder indicator ()
stays
on in the instrument panel after the engine oil
life becomes 0%. Have the indicated
maintenance done by a dealer immediately.
Based on the engine operating conditions, the remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed as a percentage.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■ Maintenance Minder Messages on the Information Display
To switch the display, press the (select/reset)
knob.
■Maintenance Service Items
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Continuously variable transmission models only
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
■Resetting the Display
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)*1.
2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly pressing the (select/reset) knob.
3. Press and hold the knob for ten
seconds
or more.
4. Press the knob for five
seconds or more.
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after completing the required maintenance service. If someone other than a dealer performs maintenance service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.