Special Operating Conditions

In addition to standard maintenance items, vehicles that are driven under special operating conditions require further maintenance service. These special operating conditions, which put added demands on a vehicle, include:

• Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads

• Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32° F or 0° C

• Extensive idling and/or lowspeed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi or door-todoor delivery use

If you drive primarily under any of the conditions noted, you should replace the engine oil and oil filter every six months or 5,000 miles. Some of these special operating conditions require other maintenance items; these items are indicated in each maintenance chart.

    See also:

    Do-it-yourself maintenance
    Do-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures as given in these sections. CAUTION: The engine compartment contains many ...

    Installing child restraints
    Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure the child restraints to the outboard second seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap w ...

    Multi-information display (Accessory meters)∗
    The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of drivingrelated data including the current outside air temperature. Clock Indicates the time. Outside temperature Indicates t ...