Routine Service Defined

Vehicles that do not operate under the severe conditions that are listed below, use the Routine Service Schedule.

- Day or night temperatures are below 0°C (32°F).

- Stop and go driving.

- Extensive engine idling.

- Driving in dusty conditions.

- Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles).

- More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32°C (90°F).

- Trailer towing.

- Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).

- Off-road or desert operation.



At Each Stop For Fuel
- Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil label while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
- Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.
- Drain water from the fuel filter.

Once A Month
- Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
- Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
- Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and transfer case (if equipped), add as needed.
- Check Filter Minder. Replace air cleaner filter element if necessary.
- Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.

At Each Oil Change
- Change the engine oil filter.
- Inspect the exhaust system.
- Inspect the brake hoses.
- Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspension components.
- Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
- Check the manual transmission fluid level.
- Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
- Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on Schedule "A" 12,000 km (7,500 miles).