2013 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 660

M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 658 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under "Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required" in indicator system. The oil change indicator system will "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further inremind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for formation scheduled maintenance. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change interBased on engine operation conditions, the oil change vals exceed 10,000 miles (16 000 km) or twelve months, indicator message will illuminate. This means that serwhichever comes first. vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will • Check engine oil level influence when the "Oil Change Required" message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the • Check windshield washer fluid level change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage (5 600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE master cylinder, power steering and transmission as Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator needed message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other • Check function of all interior and exterior lights