Maintenance Schedules - LATIN AMERICA - Diesel
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will influence when the "Oil Change Required" message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as earlier than specified. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
- The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions, it is signaled by the warning light or message (if present) in the instrument panel. It should not exceed 12, 500 miles (20, 000 km) or 12 months.
- Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months or 150, 000 miles (240, 000 km) whichever comes first.
- Regardless of the distance covered, the timing and accessory belts must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of idling) or at least every 6 years. Under no circumstances should these intervals be exceeded.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
- 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 and brake master cylinder, 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 for the presence of water in the fuel filter/water separator unit.
| Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) | 12, 500 | 25, 000 | 37, 500 | 50, 000 | 62, 500 | 75, 000 | 87, 500 | 100, 000 | 112, 500 | 125, 000 | 137, 500 | 150, 000 | 162, 500 | 175, 000 | 187, 500 |
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| Or Years: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Or Kilometers: | 20, 000 | 40, 000 | 60, 000 | 80, 000 | 100, 000 | 120, 000 | 140, 000 | 160, 000 | 180, 000 | 200, 000 | 220, 000 | 240, 000 | 260, 000 | 280, 000 | 300, 000 |
| Additional Inspections | |||||||||||||||
| Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. | (*) | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.). | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | |||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Change brake fluid every 24 months if using DOT 4 brake fluid. (**) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Replace the engine fuel filter. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Inspect accessory drive belt. | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| Replace accessory drive belt. (***) | X | X | |||||||||||||
| Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150, 000 miles (240, 000 km) whichever comes first. | X | X | |||||||||||||
| Replace timing drive belt. (**) | X | X | |||||||||||||
(*) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions, and is signalled by the warning light or message in the instrument panel. In all cases, never exceed two years. If the car is used mainly for urban driving or fuel not strictly compliant with European Specifications EN590 is used, it is advisable to change the oil and replace the filter every year.
(**) The brake fluid interval is time based only, mileage intervals do not apply.
(***) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing and accessory belts must be changed every four years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of idling), or at least every six years. Under no circumstances should these intervals be exceeded.