HOTOIL
When this message is displayed there is a engine oil
over-temperature condition. When this condition occurs,
the “HOTOIL” message will be displayed in the odom-
eter along with a chime.
Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In
Emergencies”.
gASCAP
If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change
in the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose,
improperly installed, or damaged, the words “gASCAP”
will display in the odometer display area. If this occurs,
tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odom-
eter reset button to turn off the “gASCAP” message.
(Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System — OBDII” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information).If the problem continues, the message will appear the
next time the vehicle is started. See your authorized
dealer service center as soon as possible.
CHANgE OIL
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “CHANgE OIL” message will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately
12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219
Manual, Service......................... .492
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .171
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................450
Methanol .............................. .371
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .227
Mirrors ............................... .107
Automatic Dimming .....................108
Electric Powered ....................... .109
Heated ...............................111
Outside ............................. .109
Rearview ............................ .107
Vanity ...............................111
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................361
Mopar Parts ............................ .429
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .371
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96Occupant Restraints
........................67
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................370
Odometer .............................. .217
Trip ................................ .217
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .219
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................219
Oil, Engine ............................. .431
Capacity ............................ .474
Change Interval ....................... .219
Checking ............................ .431
Dipstick ............................. .431
Disposal ............................. .434
Filter ............................... .434
Filter Disposal ........................ .434
Identification Logo ..................... .432
Materials Added to ..................... .434
Recommendation ...................... .432
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