Mac Book Air Mid-2011 Service Battery

I've had the computer for about 2 years now and it just started saying this. I have had no problems with it even with it saying Service Battery. It still holds a decent charge and everything is working just fine. I guess my question is what exactly from the information below is wrong and why is it saying that my battery needs to be serviced?
Model Information:
  Serial Number:          D86129402FWDKRNAZ
  Manufacturer:          SMP
  Device Name:          bq20z451
  Pack Lot Code:          0
  PCB Lot Code:          0
  Firmware Version:          406
  Hardware Revision:          1
  Cell Revision:          162
  Charge Information:
  Charge Remaining (mAh):          1178
  Fully Charged:          No
  Charging:          Yes
  Full Charge Capacity (mAh):          5145
  Health Information:
  Cycle Count:          490
  Condition:          Service Battery
  Battery Installed:          Yes
  Amperage (mA):          3418
  Voltage (mV):          7897

Jenna,
Hopefully you have the appleCare Protection Plan, if so schedule an appointment with your local Apple Retail Store.
Sounds like the system is detecting the battery is not holding the charge long enough or may be getting weak.
Regardless, I would have the ARS check this oout for you.
Hope this helps.
Wes -

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