Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays

Change engine oil and filter. Engine Oil. An Emission Control Service.

When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible, within the next 1 000 km/600 miles. If driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. Refer to Service Reminder Indicators.

Every Engine Oil Change

^ Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. An Emission Control Service.
^ Engine coolant level check.
^ Engine cooling system inspection. Visual inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and replacement, if needed.
^ Windshield washer fluid level check.
^ Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear, cracking, or contamination and windshield and wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement.
^ Tire wear and inflation pressures check.
^ Rotate tires if necessary.
^ Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked.
^ Engine air cleaner filter inspection.
^ Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
^ Steering and suspension inspection. Visual inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear.
^ Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, folding seat hardware, and rear compartment hinges lubrication. More frequent lubrication may be required when the vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
^ Restraint system component check.
^ Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks.
^ Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components.

Additional Required Services

Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles

^ Rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 miles.

At Each Fuel Stop

^ Engine oil level check.
^ Engine coolant level check.
^ Windshield washer fluid level check.

Once a Month

^ Tire inflation pressures check.
^ Tire wear inspection.
^ Sunroof track and seal inspection, if equipped.

Once a Year

^ Starter Switch Check. Starter Switch Checks
^ Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
^ Ignition Transmission Lock Check. Ignition Transmission Lock Check
^ Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check. Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
^ Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
^ Throttle system inspection for interference, binding or for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables.
^ Underbody flushing service.
^ Hood/Decklid/Liftgate/Liftglass Support Gas Strut Service: Visually inspect gas strut, if equipped, for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the gas strut.

First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles

^ Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). More frequent replacement may be needed if you drive in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels. Replacement may also be needed if you notice reduced air flow, windows fogging up, or odors.

First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles

^ Engine air cleaner filter replacement.
^ Automatic transmission fluid and filter change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
^ Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles

^ Automatic transmission fluid and filter change (normal service).
^ Spark plug replacement and spark plug wires inspection. An Emission Control Service.

First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles

^ Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
^ Engine drive belts inspection for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage (or every 10 years, whichever occurs first). Replace, if needed.