Normal Vehicle Use
These schedules are for the following vehicles:
| • | Vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits.
The tire load information label of the vehicle, which is located on the driver's
door, lists these limits. |
| • | Vehicles that are driven on adequate road surfaces within legal
speed limits. |
| • | Vehicles that use the recommended fuel. |
Selecting the Right Maintenance Schedule
Determine which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Refer
to the definitions of maintenance schedules below.
Important: Additional maintenance recommendations are in this subsection. Refer
to
Owner Checks and Services
and to
Periodic Maintenance Inspection
.
Short Trip/City Maintenance Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any of these conditions
is true for your vehicle:
| • | Most trips are less than 8 to 16 km (5 to 10 mi).
This is important when outside temperatures are below freezing. |
| • | Most trips include extensive idling, such as frequently driving
in stop-and-go traffic. |
| • | Most trips are through dusty areas. |
| • | You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. |
| • | If the vehicle is used for delivery service, for police, for taxi,
and for other commercial applications. |
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Definition
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from
the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true.
