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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 (7-8km)atsub-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
cleaner
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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