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Maintenance Schedule




Maintenance Schedule

Owner Checks and Services

At Each Fuel Stop


^ Check the engine oil level.

Once a Month

^ Check the tire inflation pressures.
^ Inspect the tires for wear.
^ Check the windshield washer fluid level.

Engine Oil Change

When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Driver Information Center message or Code 82 Driver Information Center message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1,000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5,000 km/3,000 mi since the last service. Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed.


Check starter switch. Starter Switch Check

Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check

Check ignition transmission lock. Ignition Transmission Lock Check

Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check

Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.

Special Application Services
Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km/3,000 mi.

Have underbody flushing service performed once a year.