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Oil Life Start Value




Message Center Configuration



Oil Life Start Value

NOTE: The oil life start value is used to reset the oil life value back to the maximum of approximately 12,070 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months if the value was previously changed, or to lower the value from the maximum (12,070 km [7,500 miles] or 12 months) in 10% increments down to 10%.

1. Press and release the SETUP button twice until OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW is displayed.

2. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed to reset the oil life to 100%.

3. Release the RESET button then press and release the RESET button to lower the percentage by 10% (down to 10%) for each button press or return the value to 100%.