Maintenance Schedules - Brazil - Gasoline
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. An "Oil Change Required" will be displayed in the instrument cluster and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. The oil change indicator message will illuminate approximately 7, 500 miles (12, 000 km) after the most recent oil change was performed. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within 500 miles (800 km). However, an earlier oil change at 5, 000 km may be required if the vehicle is operated under "Severe Duty Conditions" later in this service information .
The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle's oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 7, 500 miles (12, 000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first.
For eight speed transmissions, the fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can check your transmission fluid level using special service tools.
Oil Change Indicator - RESET
- To reset the oil change indicator system. Refer to CENTER, ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
At Each Stop for Fuel
- Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
- Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.
Once a Month
- Check engine oil level
- Check windshield washer fluid level
- Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) and fill as needed
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights
At Each Oil Change
- Change the engine oil filter.
- Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
- Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
- Inspect the U-joints and CV joints (if equipped)
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
- Inspect exhaust system.
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
- Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
| Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first): | 7, 500 | 15, 000 | 22, 500 | 30, 000 | 37, 500 | 45, 000 | 52, 500 | 60, 000 | 67, 500 | 75, 000 | 82, 500 | 90, 000 | 97, 500 | 105, 000 | 112, 500 | 120, 000 | 127, 500 | 135, 000 | 142, 500 | 150, 000 |
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| Or Months: | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 | 66 | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 114 | 120 |
| Or Kilometers | 12, 000 | 24, 00 | 36, 000 | 48, 000 | 60, 000 | 72, 000 | 84, 000 | 96, 000 | 108, 000 | 120, 000 | 132, 000 | 144, 000 | 156, 000 | 168, 000 | 180, 000 | 192, 000 | 204, 000 | 216, 000 | 228, 000 | 240, 000 |
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV/Universal joints. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid. | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Adjust parking brake as necessary. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Inspect transfer case fluid. | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Change engine oil and oil filter. ++ | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Rotate tires. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Replace engine air filter. | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| Replace cabin air filter. | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| Change brake fluid every 24 months if using DOT 4 brake fluid.** | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs.* | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150, 000 miles (240, 000 km) whichever comes first. | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (six-speed automatic only), if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (six-speed automatic only). | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change the transfer case fluid. | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | X | |||||||||||||||||||
* The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
** DOT 4 brake fluid is time based only; mileage intervals do not apply.
+ This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.