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This vehicle has a racetrack-ready
dry sump engine lubrication system.
This high performance system
operates differently than a standard
engine lubrication system and
requires a special procedure when
changing the engine oil and filter.
SeeEngine Oil 0218.
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 may not indicate that an oil
change is 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. Scroll through the DIC Info Pages menu until the
REMAINING OIL LIFE
percentage is displayed. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0108.
2. Press and hold SEL on the DIC while the Oil Life display is
active. The oil life will change
to 100%.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not reset. Repeat the
procedure.
Dual Clutch Transmission
Fluid
How to Check Dual Clutch
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 the
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible.
The vehicle is not equipped with a
transmission fluid level dipstick.
There is a special procedure for
checking and changing the
transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, this should be
done at the dealer. Contact the
dealer for additional information or
the procedure can be found in the
service manual. To purchase a
service manual, see Publication
Ordering Information 0311.
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Caution
Use of the incorrect transmission
fluid may damage the vehicle,
and the damage may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always use the correct
transmission fluid. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0295.
Change the fluid and filter at the
proper intervals. See Maintenance
Schedule 0286. Be sure to use the
correct fluid. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0295.
Dual Clutch Transmission
Fluid Life System
When to Change the Dual
Clutch Transmission Fluid
This vehicle has a computer that
indicates when to change the
transmission fluid. This is based on
a combination of factors which
include temperature and miles
driven. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which a fluid change
is indicated can vary considerably.
For the fluid life system to work
properly, the system must be reset
every time the fluid is changed.
When the system has calculated
that fluid life has been diminished, it
indicates that a fluid change is
necessary. A CHANGE
TRANSMISSION FLUID SOON
message comes on. Change the
fluid as soon as possible within the
next 1 000 km (600 mi). Failure to
change transmission fluid at
required intervals could lead to
suboptimal transmission
performance. Your dealer has
trained service technicians who will
change the fluid and reset the
system. If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the fluid must be
changed at 72 000 km (45,000 mi)
since the last fluid change.
How to Reset the Dual Clutch
Transmission Fluid Life
System
Reset the system whenever the
transmission fluid is replaced so that
the system can calculate the next
transmission fluid change.
To reset:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Select the Oil & Fluid Life page under the Maintenance DIC
menu. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0108.
3. Press the thumbwheel under the Oil & Fluid Life page to
move to the Reset/Disable
display area. Select Reset
Transmission Fluid with the
thumbwheel scroll then press
the thumbwheel. Then press
Yes to confirm the reset.
4. When the Transmission Fluid Life System is successfully
reset, 100% Transmission Fluid
Life will be displayed.
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Engine Air Filter Life
System
When to Change Engine Air
Filter
If equipped, this feature provides an
indication of when to change the
engine air filter. It is based on
driving conditions, which can cause
when to change to vary greatly. It is
possible an air filter change may not
be indicated for up to four years.
When the "Replace at Next Oil
Change" message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced
at the time of the next engine oil
change. When the "Replace Engine
Air Filter Now" message displays,
the engine air filter should be
replaced as soon as possible. Reset
the engine air filter life system after
the engine air filter is replaced. See
your dealer for service and to reset
the system.
How to Reset Engine Air Filter
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine air filter is replaced so that
the system can calculate the next
engine air filter change.
To reset:1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Select Air Filter Life under the Maintenance DIC menu. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0108.
3. Press the thumbwheel under the Air Filter Life page to move
to the Reset/Disable area.
Select Reset Air Filter Life with
the thumbwheel scroll and then
press the thumbwheel. Then
press Yes to confirm the reset.
4. When the Engine Air Filter Life System is successfully reset,
100% Air Filter Life will be
displayed.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 215 for the location of the engine
air cleaner/filter.
Caution
If water is sprayed and enters the
engine air cleaner/filter intake and
housing, the engine could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/
filter, see Maintenance Schedule
0 286.
How to Inspect/Replace the
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/
filter, make sure that the engine air
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Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil0218.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure
0 253.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0259.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
0 231.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, change
the engine oil and filter within the
next 1 000 km (600 mi). If driven
under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not
indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at least once
a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km (3,000 mi) since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
See
Engine Oil Life System 0221.
Engine Air Filter Change
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL
CHANGE message displays,
change the engine air filter at the
next engine oil change. When the
REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER
SOON message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced
at the earliest convenience. Reset
the engine air filter life system after
the engine air filter is replaced. See
Engine Air Filter Life System 0224.
Transmission Fluid Change
When the CHANGE
TRANSMISSION FLUID SOON
message displays, change the fluid
and filter within the next 1 000 km
(600 mi). Failure to change the
transmission fluid at required
intervals can lead to reduced transmission performance. The
transmission fluid must be changed
at least every three years and the
Fluid Life System must be reset.
Your dealer has trained service
technicians who will change the fluid
and reset the system. If the system
is ever reset accidentally, the fluid
must be changed at 72 000 km
(45,000 mi) since the last fluid
change. See
Dual Clutch
Transmission Fluid Life System
0 223.
Air Conditioning Desiccant
(Replace Every Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years.
This service requires replacement of
the desiccant to help the longevity
and efficient operation of the air
conditioning system. This service
can be complex. See your dealer.
Required Services Every
12 000 km (7,500 mi)
.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and