When operating a car in a very dusty area, a busy urban cycle (frequent short trips), and when towing a trailer frequently, routine maintenance intervals should be kept as short as possible.
Maintenance of a new vehicle, in order to avoid violating the factory warranty, should be carried out at a branded service station of the vehicle manufacturer.
When operating the vehicle under stressful conditions, perform all procedures marked with an asterisk twice as often.
Every 15,000 km or once a year (what comes first)
For models from October 2000, no. the procedures listed below must be performed every 30,000 km or once a year (what comes first).
- Check the brake fluid level in the GTZ reservoir (see Checking fluid levels).
- Models with AT release up to 09.2000: Check ATF level, read diagnostic trouble codes and clear control module memory (see Checking fluid levels and Engine electrical equipment).
- Check power steering components for signs of leaks, check system hydraulic fluid levels (see Checking fluid levels).
- Check the condition of the tread and inflation pressure of the tires, rotate the wheels (see Checking the condition of the tires and their inflation pressure, rotating the wheels) *.
- Check and change engine oil and oil filter (see Changing the engine oil and oil filter) *.
- Check the condition and tension of the accessory drive belt (see Checking the condition and replacing the accessory drive belt) *.
- Diesel models: Drain sediment from fuel filter (see Removal of sludge from the diesel engine fuel filter).
- Check the condition of all metal tubes laid in the engine compartment (see Check of a condition and replacement of the hoses located in an impellent compartment).
- Check the components of the cooling system for signs of leaks, measure the density of the coolant with a hydrometer, clean the gaps between the radiator fins (see Checking fluid levels, Checking the Condition of the Cooling System Components and Chapter Cooling, heating systems).
- Check the battery output voltage level, lubricate the terminal connections with acid-free Vaseline, on batteries of serviceable type (non-standard equipment) check the level and density of the electrolyte in the banks, if necessary, charge (see Checking, servicing and charging the battery and Chapter Engine electrical equipment).
- Check the condition of the rubber working elements of the wiper blades (see Checking the condition and replacing the wiper blades) *.
- Check the condition of the suspension and steering components, (see Inspection of suspension and steering components, checking the condition of the protective covers of the drive shafts) *.
- Check the condition of the protective covers of the steering mechanism (see Inspection of suspension and steering components, checking the condition of the protective covers of the drive shafts) *.
- Check the condition of the tie rod ends (see Inspection of suspension and steering components, checking the condition of the protective covers of the drive shafts) *.
- Check the condition of the anthers of the ball joints of the suspension (see Inspection of suspension and steering components, checking the condition of the protective covers of the drive shafts) *.
- Check the condition of the protective covers of the CV joints of the drive shafts (see Inspection of suspension and steering components, checking the condition of the protective covers of the drive shafts) *.
- Check the condition of the pads and disc brakes (see Checking the brake system) *.
- Check the condition of the brake path components (see Checking the brake system and Chapter Brake system) *.
- Check the proper functioning of the parking brake, if necessary, adjust the cable drive (see Checking the brake system).
- Check the correct functioning of all onboard electrical consumers and the condition of the connecting electrical wiring (see Checking electrical equipment).
- Check if the horn is working properly (see Checking electrical equipment).
- Check the correct functioning of lighting and control devices (see Checking electrical equipment) *.
- Check the operation of the windshield washers and headlight lenses (see Checking electrical equipment).
- Check the condition of the anti-corrosion coating of the car body and bottom (see Monitoring the condition of the anti-corrosion coating of the car body and bottom) *.
- Lubricate locks, hinges and stops on all doors, hatches and hood (see Lubrication of locks, hinges and stops) *.
- If equipped, reset the service interval indicator (see Resetting the service interval indicator).
- Diesel models from 09.2000: Replace the air cleaner element (see Replacing the Air Cleaner Element - Diesel Models after 09.2000) *.
- If equipped, check the A/C compressor for signs of leak development (see chapter Cooling, heating systems).
- Check the correct adjustment of the direction of the optical axes of the headlights (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment).
- Check exhaust system components for signs of leaks and mechanical damage (see chapter Power and exhaust systems).
- Check transmission for signs of leaks (see chapter Manual transmission or automatic transmission).
- Retorque the wheel bolts to the required torque.
Every 30,000 km or every 2 years (what comes first)
- Replace the cabin filter (see Cabin filter replacement) *.
- Diesel models from 09.2000: Replace the fuel filter (see Replacing the fuel filter - diesel models after 09.2000) *.
- Check the transmission oil level (see Checking fluid levels).
- 2.0L petrol models with Z20LET engine: Replace spark plugs (see Replacing spark plugs, checking the condition of the explosive wiring).
Once every 2 years, regardless of the mileage
- Check the content of toxic components in the exhaust gases (see Check of turns of idling and structure of the fulfilled gases).
The first check is carried out after 3 years, then - with an interval of 2 years.
- Perform brake/clutch fluid level adjustments (see Checking fluid levels).
- Replace the battery of the single lock remote control (see chapter Manual).
Every 60,000 km or every 4 years (what comes first)
- All petrol and diesel models since 10.2000: Replace the air cleaner element (see Replacing the air cleaner filter element - all petrol and diesel models from 10.2000) *.
- Diesel models from 10.2000: Replace the fuel filter (see Replacing the fuel filter - diesel models from 10.2000) *.
- Petrol models, except those equipped with the Z20LET engine: Replace the spark plugs and, if equipped, check the condition of the electrical wiring (see Replacing spark plugs, checking the condition of the explosive wiring).
- Petrol models: Replace the fuel filter (see Fuel Filter Replacement - Gasoline Models) *.
- 2.0L petrol models with X20XER engine: Check the condition of the timing belt, its tension roller and timing gears.
- All models except those equipped with Z16SE and Y17DT engines: Check the condition of the timing belt and its tensioner.
- Models with AT: Check ATF level and correct if necessary (see Checking fluid levels).
Every 90,000 km or every 6 years (what comes first)
- Models equipped with Z14XE, X16XEL/Z16XE and X18XE1 engines with powertrain numbers 02LH4239 to 20M18721: Check the condition of the timing belt, its tension roller and timing gears (see chapter Engine).
Every 120,000 km or every 8 years (what comes first)
- Petrol models equipped with X16SZR and X20XEV engines: Check the condition of the timing belt, its tension roller and timing gears (see chapter Engine).
- Other petrol models: Check the condition of the timing belt and its tensioner (see chapter Engine).
Every 150,000 km or every 10 years (what comes first)
- Diesel models equipped with 1.7 l engines: Check the condition of the timing belt and its tensioner (see chapter Engine).
- Diesel models equipped with 1.7 l engines: Check the condition of the accessory drive belt (see chapter Engine).
- Diesel models 1.7L DOHC: Check valve clearances and adjust if necessary (see chapter Engine).
Stress refers to the following conditions:
- Strong dustiness of the area;
- Frequent trailer towing;
- Prolonged idling/low speed driving;
- Low ambient temperature (below 0°С) combined with short trips (less than 6 km [4 miles]).
- Busy urban cycle at high ambient temperatures (over 32°С);
- Driving in hilly or mountainous areas.
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