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 km (5 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. |
| • | If the vehicle frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of the vehicle. |
| • | If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. |
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Definition
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true.
