Service Interval Indicator: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Service Interval Indicator

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The Service Interval Indicator (SII) is located adjacent to the LCD and uses the odometer LCD to show distance to next service and, in all markets except Japan and NAS, date to next service. In all markets except Japan and NAS, the indicator displays 'OIL SERVICE' or 'INSPECTION' to inform the driver of the type of service due next. In Japan and NAS markets, the SII always displays 'INSPECTION'.

The SII is controlled by one of the microprocessors and software in the instrument pack and the data stored in the EEPROM. The distance to next service is calculated on fuel consumption, which represents the loads placed on the engine more accurately than distance travelled. Therefore, a vehicle which is driven aggressively will require a service earlier than a vehicle which is driven economically.

The service interval data is displayed in the odometer for 5 seconds, every time the ignition is switched on.

Fig 2: Identifying Service Interval Data Display

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When the ignition is switched on, the remaining distance to service is displayed for 5 seconds in the odometer LCD. Simultaneously, the next service type will also be displayed in the SII. A minus sign preceding the remaining distance indicates that the service interval has been exceeded and the distance by which it is overdue. In all markets except Japan and NAS, if the due date of the next service has been reached, the time inspection symbol will also be displayed in the SII.

Fig 3: Identifying Service Interval Data Display

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In all markets except Japan and NAS, when the remaining distance is displayed, pressing the LH button of the instrument pack, within the 5 second display period, illuminates the time inspection clock symbol for an additional 5 seconds. The distance to service information displayed in the odometer LCD changes to the due date of the service by showing the month and year. A decimal point is positioned between the month and the year. In the above example, the year is 2003 and the month is December. If the LH instrument pack button is pressed again, within the 5 second period, the odometer LCD changes back to the distance remaining to the service.