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At 160,000 miles or 16 years



High Mileage Required Service Work
At 160,000 miles or 16 years; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years

- Reset maintenance service indicator in instrument cluster

- Engine oil and filter change
- Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
- Check condition of poly-V-belt
- Replace brake fluid

Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary.
- Check coolant level
- Brake system
- Windshield washer system
- Power steering
The fluid level must always be on the maximum mark, corresponding to the oil temperature.

Function check
- Parking brake (function test only)

- Replace combination filter
- Check thickness of brake pads, front and rear
- Correct tire inflation pressure and enter in bar or psi
- Check inflation pressure in spare tire (if applicable) and enter in bar or psi:

Leakage - Major components
Check underbody and engine compartment for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components.
- Visually inspect condition of front axle ball joints, rubber boots
- Visually inspect condition of driveshaft flexible discs
- Visually inspect condition of steering mechanical components, rubber boots