Scheduled maintenance service precautions

Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is not usually operated under any of the following conditions. Follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions if any of the following conditions apply:

A: You repeatedly drive short distances of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperatures, or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperatures.

B: You idle the engine extensively or drive at low speeds for long distances.

C: You drive on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled, or salt-treated roads.

D: You drive in areas that use salt or other corrosive materials, or in very cold weather.

E: You drive in extremely dusty conditions.

F: You drive in areas with heavy traffic.

G: You frequently drive on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.

H: You use your vehicle for towing or camping and drive with cargo loaded on the roof.

I: You drive your vehicle as a patrol car, taxi, or for other commercial purposes.

J: You frequently drive at high speeds or rapidly accelerate and decelerate.

K: You frequently drive in stop-and-go traffic.

If you operate your vehicle under these conditions, you should inspect your vehicle, replace parts, or refill fluids more frequently, or follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions schedule. Follow the prescribed maintenance intervals for the periods of time or distances shown in the chart.