Dodge 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 - Manual (Page 16)

scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
NOTE: When prompted by the Engine Oil Change
Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Change
Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or
six months since the last oil and filter change, change the
engine oil and engine oil filter. Under no circumstances
should engine oil intervals exceed 7,500 miles
(12 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indica-
tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance)
use the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Perform Service
This vehicle will require emissions maintenance at a set
interval. To help remind you when this maintenance is
due, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
will display “Perform Service.” When the “Perform Ser-
vice” message is displayed on the EVIC, it is necessary to
have the emissions maintenance performed. Emissions
maintenance includes replacing the Closed Crankcase
Ventilation (CCV) filter element, cleaning of the EGR
14 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE