Normal Vehicle Use
These schedules are for vehicles that:
| • | Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. These limits are
listed on the tire loading information label located on the driver door. |
| • | Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. |
| • | Use unleaded gasoline of the recommended type. For information on the
proper type of fuel to use, refer to the Owners Manual. |
Selecting the Right 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
Refer to
Maintenance Schedule - Short Trip/City
if any one of these conditions is true for the vehicle:
| • | Most trips are less than 8-16 km (5-10 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. |
| • | A trailer is frequently towed, or a car top carrier is used. |
| • | If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial
application. |
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Definition
Refer to
Maintenance Schedule - Long Trip/Highway
only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule are true.
