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7500 MI or 12000 KM

Lubricate
    Doors, Hood and Trunk
      Lubricate all locks and hinges. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
Inspect
    Suspension
      Inspect suspension mounting bolts for damage or looseness. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Steering
      Inspect steering box, linkage, and boots for damage or looseness. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Power Steering
      Inspect pump, belt and hoses for leakage or damage initially, at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Parking Brake System
      Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Heating and Air Conditioning
      Inspect compressor and refrigerant for system performance, leakage and damage initially at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Fuel Tank
      Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Fuel Supply Line
      Inspect lines and connections for leakage or damage. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Fuel Filler Cap
      Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Exhaust System
      Inspect exhaust pipe, muffler, and hangers for damage. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Evaporative Emissions Hose
      Inspect fuel vapor lines for damage. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Disc Brake System
      Inspect pads, rotors, and calipers for wear, runout, and leakage. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Cooling System
      Inspect the water pump, radiator, reservoir, hoses and connections for leakage and damage. Replace, if necessary. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Constant Velocity Joint
      Inspect the shafts and boots. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Brake Pedal Assy
      Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Brake Hose/Line
      Inspect for leakage and damage. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Brake Fluid
      Inspect brake fluid level. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Body and Frame
      Inspect chassis and body nuts and bolts. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Battery
      Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Ball Joint
      Inspect dust boots and joints for damage. Replace, if necessary. Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months whichever comes first.
    Air Filter Element
      Perform initially at mileage interval or at the first 6 months, whichever comes first.
Replace
    Oil Filter, Engine
      Perform at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Engine Oil
      Perform at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
Rotate
    Tires
      Inspect tire pressure and tread wear. Perform at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.