Normal Vehicle Use
These schedules are for vehicles that:
| • | Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. These limits
are listed on the vehicles tire loading information label located on the
drivers door. |
| • | Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. |
| • | Use the recommended fuel. |
Selecting the Right Maintenance Schedule
Determine which of the two schedules is right for the vehicle. Refer
to the definitions of maintenance schedules below.
Important: Additional maintenance recommendations are in this subsection. Also
refer to
Owner Checks and Services
and
Periodic Maintenance Inspection
.
Short Trip/City Maintenance Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these
conditions is true for the vehicle:
| • | Most trips are less than 8 to 16 km (5 to 10 mi).
This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. |
| • | Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in
stop-and-go traffic. |
| • | Most trips are through dusty areas. |
| • | If the vehicle frequently tows a trailer or uses a carrier on
top of the vehicle. |
| • | If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other
commercial application. |
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Definition
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from
the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true.
