The Wrench Warning Light may appear in the cluster as a service reminder when vehicle
maintenance is required, according to the scheduled maintenance mileage. The maintenance
schedule intervals are set by the manufacturer. Failure to have them carried out may void your New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE:
The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle
usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or message (if present) on the instrument
panel or every 12 months.
Severe Duty All Models
In addition, if your vehicle is used under demanding conditions, including:
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On the track.
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On dusty roads.
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Short, repeated trips (less than 4-5 miles or 7-8 km) at sub-zero temperatures.
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Allowing the engine to idle for extended periods of time.
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Driving for long distances at low speeds.
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Allowing the vehicle to sit for long periods of inactivity.
Under any of the above circumstances, the following checks need to be performed more frequently
than indicated in the Maintenance Schedule:
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Check front and rear disc brake pad condition and wear.
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Check cleanliness of tailgate locks.
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Check cleanliness and lubrication of chassis and steering linkage.
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Visually inspect condition of: engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (gaiters - sleeves - bushes - etc.).
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Check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte).
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Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belts.
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Check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner filter.
Using the vehicle on a track should be regarded as an exception. The vehicle has been designed
and manufactured for road use.
Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty environment the engine air filter has to be changed every
6,500 miles (10,000 km).
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