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 unleaded gasoline of the recommended type. For information
on the proper type of fuel to use, refer to the Owner's 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
,
Periodic Maintenance Inspection
.
Short Trip/City Maintenance Definition
Refer to
Maintenance Schedule - Short Trip/City
if any one of these conditions is true for your 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 carrier is often used on top
of the vehicle. |
| • | 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 is true.
