SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 359Maintenance ScheduleOwner Checks and ServicesCheck the engine oil level. See EngineOil 0 277.Once a Month. Check the tire inflation pressures.See Tire Pressure 0 322.. Inspect the tires for wear. See TireInspection 0 329.. Check the windshield washer fluidlevel. See Washer Fluid 0 289.Engine Oil ChangeWhen the CHANGE ENGINE OILSOON message displays, have theengine oil and filter changed withinthe next 1 000 km (600 mi). If drivenunder the best conditions, the engineoil life system may not indicate theneed for vehicle service for up to ayear. The engine oil and filter must bechanged at least once a year and theoil life system must be reset. Yourtrained dealer technician can performthis work. If the engine oil life systemis reset accidentally, service thevehicle within 5 000 km (3,000 mi)since the last service. Reset the oil lifesystem when the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System 0 280.Engine Air Filter ChangeWhen the REPLACE AT NEXT OILCHANGE message displays, the engineair filter should be replaced at thenext engine oil change. When theREPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER SOONmessage displays, the engine air filtershould be replaced at the earliestconvenience. Reset the engine airfilter life system after the engine airfilter is replaced. See Engine Air FilterLife System 0 281.Air Conditioning Desiccant(Replace Every Seven Years)The air conditioning system requiresmaintenance every seven years. Thisservice requires replacement of thedesiccant to help the longevity andefficient operation of the airconditioning system. This service canbe complex. See your dealer.Tire Rotation and RequiredServices Every 12 000 km(7,500 mi)Rotate the tires, if recommended forthe vehicle, and perform the followingservices. See Tire Rotation 0 329.. Check engine oil level and oillife percentage. If needed,change engine oil and filter,and reset oil life system. SeeEngine Oil 0 277 andEngine Oil Life System 0 280.. If equipped with the engine airfilter life system, check the airfilter life percentage. If necessary,replace the engine air filter andreset the engine air filter lifesystem. See Engine Air Filter LifeSystem 0 281. If the vehicle is notequipped with the engine air filterlife system, inspect the engine aircleaner filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter 0 282.. Check engine coolant level. SeeCooling System 0 284.. Check windshield washer fluidlevel. See Washer Fluid 0 289.
