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Normal Vehicle Use

These schedules are for vehicles that:

    • Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. These limits are listed on the vehicles tire loading information label located on the drivers door.
    • Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits.
    • Use the recommended fuel.

Selecting the Right Maintenance Schedule

Determine which of the two schedules is right for the vehicle. Refer to the definitions of maintenance schedules below.

Important: Additional maintenance recommendations are in this subsection. Also refer to Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspection .

Short Trip/City Maintenance Definition

Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for the vehicle:

    • Most trips are less than 8 to 16 km (5 to 10 mi). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
    • Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic.
    • Most trips are through dusty areas.
    • The vehicle frequently tows a trailer or uses a carrier on top of the vehicle.
    • If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application.

Short Trip/City Intervals

5 000 km (3,000 mi)

Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months, whichever occurs first.

10 000 km (6,000 mi)

    • Chassis Lubrication or 6 months, whichever occurs first.
    • Tire Rotation.

25 000 km (15,000 mi)

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions

50 000 km (30,000 mi)

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement.

83 000 km (50,000 mi)

Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only.

100 000 km (60,000 mi)

Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.

166 000 km (100,000 mi)

    • Spark Plug Wire Inspections.
    • Spark Plug Replacement.

240 000 km (150,000 mi)

Cooling System Service or every 60 months, whichever occurs first.

Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Definition

Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions.

Long Trip/Highway Intervals

12 500 km (7,500 mi)

    • Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.
    • Chassis Lubrication or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.
    • Tire Rotation.

50 000 km (30,000 mi)

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement

83 000 km (50,000 mi)

Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only.

100 000 km (60,000 mi)

Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.

166 000 km (100,000 mi)

    • Spark Plug Wire Inspection.
    • Spark Plug Replacement.

240 000 km (150,000 mi)

Cooling System Service or every 60 months, whichever occurs first.