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At least twice a year (for example,
every spring and fall) perform
inspection of:

Engine coolant

Engine oil

As explained in the “Introduction”
paragraph, several procedures can be
done only by a qualified service
technician with special tools.
For details, read the separate Warranty
Booklet provided with the vehicle. If you
are unsure about any servicing or
maintenance procedure, have it done
by an authorized dealer.
There are strict environmental laws
regarding the disposal of waste oil and
fluids. Please dispose of your waste
properly and with due regard to the
environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil
and fluid changes of your vehicle to an
authorized dealer.

Periodic Checks

Every

620 miles (1,000 km)

or before

long trips check and, if necessary,
top off:

Engine coolant level

Brake fluid level

Windshield washer fluid level

Tire inflation pressure and condition

Operation of lighting system

(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.)

Operation of windshield

washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windshield wiper
blades

Every

1,860 miles (3,000 km)

check

and top off the engine oil level if
required

Heavy-Duty Use Of The
Vehicle

If the vehicle is used under one of the
following conditions:

Dusty roads

Short, repeated trips less than 4.4 -

5 miles (7 - 8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures

Engine idling for long periods of time

or driving long distances at low speeds
or long periods of inactivity

The following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:

Check front disc brake pad condition

and wear

Check cleanliness of underhood area

and all door and trunk locks, cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage

Visually inspect conditions of the:

engine, transmission, lines and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (hoses/belts/etc.)

Check battery charge and battery

fluid level

Visually inspect conditions of the

accessory drive belts

Check and, if necessary, change

engine oil and replace oil filter

Check and, if necessary, replace

cabin air filter

Check and, if necessary, replace air

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Severe Duty All Models

Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles
(6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a
dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only
very low engine RPM’s. This type of
vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.

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  • 4.4 - 5 miles (7 - 8 km) at sub-zero outside temperatures Engine idling for long periods of time or driving long distances at low speeds or long periods of inactivity The following checks must be carried out more often than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan: Check front disc brake pad condition and wear Check cleanliness of underhood area and all door and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage Visually inspect conditions of the: engine, transmission, lines and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and rubber elements (hoses/belts/etc.

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