Maintenance Schedules - EUROPE
2.4L Gasoline Engine
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 in the instrument cluster. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will influence when the "Change Oil" or "Oil Change Required" message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3, 500 miles (5, 600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 7, 500 miles (12, 000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first.
The Oil Change Indicator will not illuminate under these conditions.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
- Check engine oil level.
- Check windshield washer fluid level.
- Check the tire inflation pressures 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 reservoir, and fill as needed.
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals .
| At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: |
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| Change oil and filter. |
| Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required. |
| Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses. |
| Check the tire inflation pressures 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. |
| Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses. |
| Inspect exhaust system. |
| Inspect engine air filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace if necessary. |
| Inspect the CV/Universal joints. |
| 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: | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 | 132 | 144 | 156 | 168 | 180 | 192 | 204 | 216 | 228 | 240 |
| Or Kilometers: | 12, 000 | 24, 000 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary. | X | X | X | 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 | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | 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 | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs. (**) | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150, 000 miles (240, 000 km) whichever comes first. | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. (***) | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary. | X |
* The brake fluid change interval is time based only, mileage intervals do not apply.
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
*** This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
Heavy Duty Use Of Vehicle
**** Change the engine oil and engine oil filter at every 4500 miles (7, 500 km) or 12 months if using your vehicle under any of the following severe duty conditions:
- Stop and go driving.
- Driving in dusty conditions.
- Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
- Trailer towing.
- Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
- Off-road or desert operation.