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15000 MI or 24000 KM

Lubricate
    Trunk / Liftgate Latch
      Lubricate every 12 months or 7500 miles.
    Trunk / Liftgate Hinge
    Shift Linkage, M/T
      Lubricate shift linkage every 12 months or 7500 miles.
    Shift Linkage, A/T
      Lubricate shift linkage every 12 months or 7500 miles.
    Parking Brake Cable
    Locks
    Hood Latch
    Hood Hinge
    Doors
    Clutch Pedal Assembly
      Lubricate clutch pivot points every 12 months or 7500 miles. Lubricate every 12 months or 7500 miles.
    Clutch Linkage
    Clutch Cable
      Lubricate every 12 months or 7500 miles.
Inspect/Adjust
    Valve Clearance
      Inspect valve clearance. Adjust as necessary. Retorque rocker shaft bracket nuts before checking and adjusting valve clearance.
    Parking Brake System
Check
    Windshield Washer Reservoir
      Check fluid level and replenish if needed.
    Seat Belt Systems
      Owner Safety Check: to be performed by driver or owner.
    Power Steering Fluid
      Check fluid level and replenish if needed.
    Locks
      Owner Safety Check: to be performed by driver or owner.
    Fluid - M/T
      Check fluid level and replenish if needed.
    Fluid - A/T
      Check fluid level and replenish if needed. Check at mileage interval or every 12 months whichever occurs first.
    Coolant
      Check at mileage interval or every 12 months whichever occurs first.Replenish if needed.
    Clutch Fluid
      As equipped. Check fluid level and replenish if needed.
    Brakes and Traction Control
      *Owner Safety Check: to be performed by driver or owner.
    Brake Shoe
    Brake Rotor/Disc
    Brake Pad
      Inspect front brake pads, replace when lining is 0.039 in. or less. Also inspect parking brake.
    Battery
      Replenish if needed. Check at mileage interval or evey 12 months whichever occurs first.
Tighten/Torque
    Drive/Propeller Shaft
Diagnose/Test
    Parking Brake System
      Owner Safety Check: to be performed by driver or owner.
    Exhaust System
      *Owner Safety Check: to be performed by driver or owner.
Inspect
    Steering and Suspension
      Check for damaged, loose, or missing parts, or parts showing visible signs of excessive wear. Check at mileage interval or every 12 months whichever occurs first.
    Power Steering Line/Hose
    Fuel Tank
      Inspect every 12 months or 15000 miles.
    Fuel Supply Line
      Inspect fuel and vapor lines every 12 months or 15000 miles.
    Fuel Filler Cap
    Exhaust System
      Check the catalytic converter, heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for damage, leaks and tightness every 12 months or 15,000 miles.
    Cruise Control
      Inspect cruise control linkage and hoses.
    Cooling System
      Inspect hoses, tighten clamps. Wash radiator neck and cap; pressure test system. Clean exterior of radiator core and air conditioning condenser.
    Brake Hose/Line
      Includes ABS. Check for damage or leakage every 12 months or 15,000 miles.
    Body and Frame
      Inspect under vehicle for fluid leaks. Wash under vehicle every spring.
Replace
    Oil Filter, Engine
       Replace oil filter at first oil change, then every other.
    Fluid - Transfer Case
    Fluid - Differential
    Engine Oil
       Turbo models only: change oil every 6 months or 5000 miles.
    Differential Fluid - Transfer Case
    Brake Fluid
Rotate
    Tires
       Inspect for wear, vibration, proper inflation. Check wheels too. Check at mileage interval or every 12 months whichever occurs first.