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Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Oil Life Monitor Reset

NOTE: To reset the PTU oil life monitor after the "Change AWD Power Transfer Unit Lube" message is set and the fluid has been changed, use the following procedure:

  1. 1.

    With the vehicle in Park, switch the ignition from the off position to the on position (the engine speed and vehicle speed must be 0 to perform the reset procedure).

  1. 2.

    Within 10 seconds of the ignition in the on position, fully apply and completely release the brake pedal 4 times within 10 seconds.

  1. 3.

    Within 10 seconds of applying the brake pedal 4 times, push the accelerator pedal to WOT and completely release 4 times within 10 seconds.

  1. 4.

    Within 10 seconds of pressing the accelerator pedal 4 times, press and hold both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal to WOT. After pressing both the brake and accelerator pedals for 5 seconds, a message in the information center displays, "AWD Power Transfer Unit Lube Set to New".