SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Bring any problem to the attention of an
authorized dealer or qualified service techni
-
cian as soon as possible.
When refueling perform inspection of:
Brake and clutch fluid level
Engine coolant level
Engine oil level
Washer fluid level
At least monthly perform inspection of:
Tire inflation pressures
At least twice a year (for example, every
spring and fall) perform inspection of:
Engine coolant
Engine oil
As explained in the Introduction paragraph
of “Scheduled Servicing”, several proce
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dures can be done only by a qualified service
technician with special tools.
For details, read the separate Warranty
Booklet provided with the vehicle. If you are
unsure about any servicing or maintenance
procedure, have it done by an authorized
dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding
the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due
regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and
fluid changes of your vehicle to an autho
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rized dealer.
Periodic Checks
Every
620
miles (1,000
km)
or before long
trips check and, if necessary, top off:
Engine coolant level
Brake fluid level
Windshield washer fluid level
Tire inflation pressure and condition
Operation of lighting system (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard warning
lights, etc.)
Operation of windshield washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of windshield
wiper blades
Every
1,860
miles (3,000
km)
check and top
off the engine oil level if required
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Vehicle
If the vehicle is used under one of the
following conditions:
Dusty roads
Short, repeated trips less than 4.4 -
5
miles (7 - 8
km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures
Engine idling for long periods of time or
driving long distances at low speeds or
long periods of inactivity
The following checks must be carried out
more often than indicated in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
Check front disc brake pad condition and
wear
Check cleanliness of underhood area and
all door and trunk locks, cleanliness and
lubrication of linkage
Visually inspect conditions of the: engine,
transmission, lines and hoses (exhaust/
fuel system/brakes) and rubber elements
(hoses/belts/etc.)
Check battery charge and battery fluid
level