Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the driver information interface every time you set the power mode to
ON. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
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To Use Maintenance MinderTM
1Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information
Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information
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Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
Displayed Engine Oil Calculated Engine Oil
Life (%)
100
90
Life (%)
100 to 91
90 to 81
80 to 71
70 to 61
60 to 51
50 to 41
40 to 31
30 to 21
20 to 16
15 to 11
10 to 6
5 to 1
2. Press the
(home) button.
3. Roll the left selector wheel until
is displayed.
4. Press the left selector wheel to go to the Maintenance Minder screen. The engine
oil life appears on the driver information interface along with maintenance items
due soon.
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
15
10
5
Engine Oil Life
0
0
There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the driver information interface.
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Left Selector Wheel
Main Item
Sub Item
(Home) Button
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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information
Interface
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Maintenance Message
Oil Life Display
Explanation
Information
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.
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Maintenance Due Soon
15 %
The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6
percent.
The engine oil is approaching
the end of its service life, and
the maintenance items should
be inspected and serviced
soon.
Press the
(home) button to switch to
another display.
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Maintenance Message
Oil Life Display
Explanation
Information
Maintenance Due Now
5 %
The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent.
The engine oil has almost
reached the end of its service
life, and the maintenance items
should be inspected and
Press the
(home) button to switch to
another display.
serviced as soon as possible.
Negative Distance
The engine oil life has passed its service life, The engine oil life has passed.
and a negative distance appears after The maintenance items must
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km be inspected and serviced
Maintenance Past Due
(Canadian models). The negative distance
on the display blinks.
immediately.
Press the
(home) button to switch to
another display.
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder
message.
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Maintenance Service Items
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Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Main Item
Sub Items
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U.S. models
CODE
A
B
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil*1
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
CODE
1
2
Maintenance Sub Items
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Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen filter*3
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid*4
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid*
Replace brake fluid*5
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3
4
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• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system#
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5
6
7
• Fuel lines and connections#
· Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
*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).
*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 in the first column on page 675.
*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.
* Not available on all models
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Canadian models
CODE
A
0
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil*1
CODE
1
2
Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen filter*3
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid*4
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid*
Replace brake fluid*5
Service front and rear brakes
Inspect these items:
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Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
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· Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
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3
4
*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 message 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 in the first column on page 675.
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6
7
9
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• 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#
* Not available on all models
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1Resetting the Display
Resetting the Display
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NOTICE
Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the
maintenance service.
Failure to reset the Maintenance MinderTM display
after a maintenance service results in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can
lead to serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the Maintenance MinderTM
display after completing the required maintenance
service. If someone other than a dealer performs
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance
MinderTM display yourself.
You can also reset the Maintenance MinderTM display
using the driver information interface or audio/
information screen.
Left Selector Wheel
(Home) Button
2 Settings* P. 129
2 Customized Features P. 359
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the
(home) button.
3. Roll the left selector wheel until
is displayed.
4. Press the left selector wheel to go to the Maintenance Minder screen.
5. Press and hold the left selector wheel for about 10 seconds to enter the reset
mode.
6. Roll the left selector wheel to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select All
due items (You can also select Cancel to end the process).
7. Press the left selector wheel to reset the selected item.
8. Repeat from step 5 for other items you wish to reset.
* Not available on all models
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