Service Reminder Indicator (SRI), programming

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If the instrument cluster is replaced, the Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) (F27) must be programmed so that the correct displays will appear at the appropriate mileage and time intervals.

NOTE: Examples based on an odometer displaying miles appear throughout the following procedure to illustrate the programming steps. The procedure is the same for vehicles with odometers displaying kilometers.

To program SRI displays:

Switch ignition ON.
Press and hold the odometer reset button -arrow- located below speedometer.

Fig 1: Identifying Odometer Reset Button
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While holding the odometer reset button, press the lower digital clock reset button -1- or the analog clock reset button -2-, and release both buttons.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Digital Clock Reset Button
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- The programming mode will be activated and OEL1.S (distance counter) will be displayed
  NOTE: The ".S" at the end of the display means the system is in the setting/programming mode.