Oil Change Indicator System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The oil change indicator system reminds you that it is time to take the vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles "Oil Change Required" displays in the EVIC and a single chime sounds indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On non EVIC equipped vehicles "Change Oil" flashes in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime sounds indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operating conditions the oil change indicator message illuminates. This means that service is required for the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 805 km (500 miles).
NOTE:
- The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change the vehicle oil if it has been six months since the last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is not illuminated.
- Change the engine oil more often if you drive the vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
- Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first.