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7500 MI or 12000 KM

Lubricate
    Doors, Hood and Trunk
      Lubricate all locks and hinges 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.
Inspect
    Suspension
      Inspect suspension mounting bolts at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Steering
      Inspect steering operation and linkage, power steering pump, belt and hoses at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 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
      Inspect parking brakes initally at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 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.
    Exhaust System
      Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler 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.
    Disc Brake System
      Inspect disc brakes and pads 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.
    Cooling System
      Inspect radiator, reservoir, hoses and connections for leakage and damage initially, at 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. Inspect water pump when replacing the drive belt.
    Constant Velocity Joint Boot
      Inspect drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration and damage, initially at 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Brake Pedal Assy
      Inspect brake pedal and operation 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.
    Brake Hose/Line
      Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections 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.
    Brake Fluid
      Inspect brake fluid condition 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.
    Body and Frame
      Inspect chassis/body nuts and bolts 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.
    Battery
      Inspect battery initially, at 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Ball Joint
      Inspect front suspension ball joints 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.
    Air Filter Element
      Inspect 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.
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
      Rotate tires, check pressure and tread wear at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.