It is an oil change indicator. When it gets close to the 7500 mile interval it will flash then go off when you start the engine. After you go over the 7500 miles it will stay on steady. Has to be manually reset via the little Odometer reset button on the guages when the oil is changed. You will find threads in the forum on how to reset it or in your owners manual.
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From the 2004 manual (page 172):
I have no idea how it actually works, because this feature is turned off for us in Canada - I suspect that it is a US federal requirement.
Yes, these distances are longer than the ones given for 2008 by fibber2.Engine Oil Replacement Reminder
Light (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
This light reminds you when to replace
the engine oil.
This light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to “ON” and will go off after
about a few seconds.
When you drive for about 8000 km (5000
miles) after the engine oil replacement,
this light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then flashes for about 12 seconds
with the ignition key turned to the “ON”
position. If you continue driving without
replacing the engine oil, and if the distance
driven exceeds 12000 km (7500
miles), the light will come on after the
ignition key is turned to “ON” position.
The light will remain on thereafter.
If the light is flashing, we recommend that
you replace the engine oil at an early
opportunity depending on the driving and
road conditions. If the light comes on,
replace it as soon as possible.
I have no idea how it actually works, because this feature is turned off for us in Canada - I suspect that it is a US federal requirement.
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