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OIL CHANGE RESETÐ This option allows
you to reset the oil monitoring system to 100%
(or your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage) after
each oil change. The RESET control must be
pressed and held for 5 seconds while the
display counts down to trigger an oil change
reset. After a successful reset the Message
Center will display ªOIL LIFE RESET TO
100%.º If you have established a Personalized
Oil Reset Percentage, the display will show that
percentage instead of 100%. To ensure accurate
oil life indicators, perform this reset procedure
only after an oil change. For more information
on Personalized Oil Reset Percentage see the
section below.
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WIPER/HEADLAMP ONÐ When this
feature is enabled, the headlamps will
automatically switch on when the driver has the
windshield wipers in the intermittent, low or
high speed settings. This feature is toggled off
and on with the RESET control.
Personal Oil Life Percentage:Your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage allows you
to establish a smaller oil change interval than the
manufacturer's recommended interval. To establish
your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage perform the
following procedure:
1. Press and hold the reset control from the
VEHICLE SETTINGS menu OIL CHANGE
RESET screen.
2. While holding the reset control as display
counts down the seconds to reset press the
VEHICLE SETTINGS control. The display will
change to ªSTART OIL LIFE AT XXX%º where
XXX is the currently selected Personalized Oil
Reset Percentage. Release both controls.
3. Press the RESET control until the displayed
percentage is the Personalized Oil Reset
Percentage that you desire. Your choices are
100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40% and
30%.
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AIR RIDE SWITCH OFFÐ This warning message
is displayed when the AIR SUSPENSION SERVICE
SWITCH is in the OFF position. The air suspension
service switch is located in the vehicle trunk in the
jack stowage area on the left side. For more
information refer to theAir Suspensionsection in
theDrivingchapter.
CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEMÐ This warning
message is displayed when the Air Suspension
System is not operating properly. If this warning
message is displayed while driving, pull off the road
as soon as safely possible. If the vehicle is loaded
beyond the recommended maximum payload, the
ªCHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEMº message may be
displayed. This is a normal condition if the vehicle
is overloaded. To correct this condition, remove or
redistribute the payload per the recommended
maximum requirements. Turn the ignition switch
from ON to OFF to ON again. If the warning
message reappears, turn the Air Suspension Service
Switch (located in the vehicle trunk in the jackstowage area on the left side) OFF and contact your
dealer for service as soon as safely possible. For
further information refer to theAir Suspension
section in theDrivingchapter.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE
REQUIREDÐ This warning message is displayed
when the engine oil life remaining is 5% or less.
When Oil Life Left is between 5% and 0%, the
ªCHANGE OIL SOONº message will be displayed.
When Oil Life Left reaches 0%, the ªOIL CHANGE
REQUIREDº message will be displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by
the Message Center. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED
ENGINE OILS (seeEngine Oilin the Index).
The Message Center will tell you the percent of oil
left during System Check. This percentage is based
on your driving history and the time since your last
oil change. In order to ensure accurate oil life left
indications, you should only perform the following
OIL CHANGE RESET Procedure after you have the
oil changed.
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Cleaning Plastic PartsSome of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are
plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if
necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning.
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove
oversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road oil
remover. If rustproofing is not removed from plastic
and rubber parts, it can cause deterioration.
Cleaning the Safety BeltsClean the safety belts with any mild soap solution
that is recommended for cleaning upholstery or
carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belt webbing
because this may weaken it.
Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim
with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. Do not use
paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean either
the lens or the woodtone trim as these may cause
scratches.Cleaning the Exterior LampsDo not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or
abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may
cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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