Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Maintenance Service Reminder Reset - Procedure 05
To display remaining distance to service, turn ignition on. Press button on left side of instrument cluster display (lower right side of tachometer). A system function test can be performed with the engine idling or when vehicle speed has reached at least 3 MPH. If there is a priority "1" malfunction (Red symbol), distance remaining will not display. If service is needed soon, "SERVICE IN 1200 MLS" will be displayed. If service is now due, "SERVICE!" will appear. The display will return to normal after 5 seconds. To reset interval display after performing required service:
- Turn ignition off.
- Turn ignition on while pressing trip recorder reset button (3). See Fig 1. "SERVICE!" will appear in the display (2).
- Press button on left side of instrument cluster display (1) until "SERVICE!" is cleared from the display. Display should now show next service event required. If there is a defect in the instrument cluster, dEF will appear in the trip odometer display area continuously. Vehicle must be serviced.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.