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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 239

SCHEDULED SERVICING

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter-

vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months, or 350

hours of engine run time: whichever comes first. The 350

hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern

for fleet customers.

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change

indicator system. The oil change indicator system will

remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for

scheduled maintenance.

Severe Duty All Models

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change

indicator message will illuminate in the instrument cluster.

This means that service is required for your vehicle.

Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer

tow and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will

influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-

quired” message is displayed. Severe operating conditions

can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as

3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle

serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles

(805 km).

Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of

engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and

off-road environment, or is operated predominately at idle

or only very low engine RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is

considered Severe Duty.

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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:

• Check engine oil level.

• Check windshield washer fluid level.

• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual

An authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator

message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a

scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than

an authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring

to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster Display”

in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further

information.

wear or damage.

• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and brake

master cylinder reservoir, and fill as needed.

• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

240 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Plan

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil

Change Indicator System:

Required Maintenance Intervals

• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as

Refer to the maintenance plan on the following pages for

the required maintenance intervals.

required.

• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses.

• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.

• Check and adjust hand brake.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil

Change Indicator System:

• Change oil and filter.

• Inspect exhaust system.

• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular

wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator

system turns on.

• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or

off-road conditions.

Mileage or time passed (which-

ever comes first)

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV joints.

X

Inspect front suspension, tie rod

ends and boot seals, and replace

if necessary.

X

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Mileage or time passed (which-

ever comes first)

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

Inspect the brake linings, parking

brake function.

X

Additional Maintenance

Replace engine air filter.

Replace cabin air filter.

X

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Replace brake fluid every two

years. *

X

Clean and lube sun roof tracks.

Replace spark plugs. **

X

Flush and replace the engine cool-

ant at 10 years or 150,000 miles

(240,000 km) whichever comes

first.

X

Inspect and replace PCV valve if

necessary.

Replace the timing belt.

X

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* The brake fluid change interval is time based only,

mileage intervals do not apply.

WARNING! (Continued)

• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle

could result in a component malfunction and effect

vehicle handling and performance. This could cause

an accident.

** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,

yearly intervals do not apply.

WARNING!

Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle

• You can be badly injured working on or around a

motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you

have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you

have any doubt about your ability to perform a

service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-

chanic.

Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of

engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off

road environment or is operated predominately at idle or

only very low engine RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is

considered Severe Duty.

(Continued)

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 243

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO

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1 — Air Cleaner Filter

2 — Engine Oil Dipstick

3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir

4 — Battery

5 — Front Distribution Unit (Fuses)

6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir

7 — Coolant Pressure Cap

8 — Coolant Pressure Bottle

9 — Oil Fill Cap

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