•
Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
L
•
Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE:
If ANY of these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
9
Maintenance Schedules
9
section of this manual.
NOTE:
Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule
9
B
9
.
Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule
9
B
9
.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy 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.
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, and transmission and add as needed.
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Page 137: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 4 ...
Page 138: ...STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
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Page 204: ...Operating Tips 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
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