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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages 
appear on the information display* or the driver information interface* every time 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 
( w*1. The messages notify you when to change 
the engine oil, or when to bring your ve hicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance 
services.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.
2. Press the   ( TRIP) 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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information
Models with info rmation display
1Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine opera ting conditions and oil 
age, the remaining engine oi l life is calculated and 
displayed as a percentage.
Displayed Engine Oil 
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil  Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
0 0
* Not available on all models
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To switch the display, press the   (TRIP ) knob.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Information Display
Oil Life DisplayExplanationInformationMaintenance Minder Indicator
When you select the Maintenance 
Minder screen, it displays codes for 
maintenance items due at the next 
engine oil change, along with the 
percentage of engine oil life 
remaining.
Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the ignition switch to ON, 
then goes off.
The engine oil life indicator starts 
to appear along with other due-
soon maintenance item codes 
when the remaining oil life drops 
to 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the 
end of its service life.
Starts to come on when the 
remaining engine oil life drops to 
15 percent.
It goes off when the display is 
switched.
The remaining engine oil has 
passed its service life, and a 
negative distance appears after 
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) 
or 10 km (Canadian models). The 
negative distance on the display 
blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be 
inspected and serviced 
immediately.
Stays on as a reminder even when 
the display is switched.
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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder Message
Maintenance 
Minder Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator 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.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines  (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#*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).
*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).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
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1Maintenance Service Items
•Inspect idle speed every 256,000 km (160,000 
miles).
•Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3 
if they are noisy.
Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, 
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*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 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*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 40,000 km (25,000 miles).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
0●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
9●Service front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
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Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the 
maintenance service.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1 and 
have the vehicle at a complete stop.
2. Display the Maintenance Minder by 
repeatedly pressing the   ( TRIP) knob.
3. Press and hold the   knob for 10 seconds 
or more.
u The display will blink to show it is in reset 
mode.
4. Rotate the   knob to select the item you 
wish to reset.
u Reset the selected item by pushing the 
 knob for five seconds or more.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Resetting the Display1 Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the Maintenance MinderTM display 
after a maintenance servic e results in the system 
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can 
lead to serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder
TM 
display after completing th e required maintenance 
service. If someone other  than a dealer performs 
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance 
Minder
TM display yourself.
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To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance items, which should be serviced  at the same time that you replace the 
engine oil, appear on the driver informati on interface. You can view them on the 
Maintenance Minder  screen at any time.
1. Turn the ignition  switch to ON 
(w*1.
2. Press the   button several times until   is displayed.
3. Press  ENTER  to go to the  Maintenance Minder  screen. The engine oil life 
appears on the driver info rmation interface along with maintenance items due 
soon.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information
Models with driver information interface
1 Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine opera ting conditions and oil 
age, the remaining engine oi l life is calculated and 
displayed as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you 
can view on the  driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items  P. 486
Displayed Engine Oil 
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil  Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
0 0
Sub Item
Engine Oil Life
Main Item
ENTER  Button
 Button
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Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on  along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information 
Interface
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
—
When you select the Maintenance 
Minder screen, it displays codes for 
maintenance items due at the next 
engine oil change, along with the 
percentage of engine oil life 
remaining.
Maintenance Due SoonThe engine oil life indicator starts to 
appear along with other due-soon 
maintenance item codes when the 
remaining oil life drops to 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the end 
of its service life.
Maintenance Due NowThe remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 
percent. Press the   button to 
switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached the 
end of its service life, and the 
maintenance items should be 
inspected and serviced as soon as 
possible.
Maintenance Past DueThe engine oil has passed its service 
life, and a negative distance appears 
after driving over 10 miles (U.S. 
models) or 10 km (Canadian models). 
The negative distance on the display 
blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be 
inspected and serviced immediately.
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■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder Message
System Message 
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message 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).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines  (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#*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).
*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).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
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