For 1990-2009 cars

### Normal Vehicle Use

These schedules are for the following vehicles:

• | Vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. The tire load information label of the vehicle, which is located on the driver's door, lists these limits.

• | Vehicles that are driven on adequate road surfaces within legal speed limits.

• | Vehicles that use the recommended fuel.

### Selecting the Right Maintenance Schedule

Determine which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Refer to the definitions of maintenance schedules below.

Important: Additional maintenance recommendations are in this subsection. Refer to Owner Checks and Services and to Periodic Maintenance Inspection .

### Short Trip/City Maintenance Definition

Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any of these conditions is true for your vehicle:

• | Most trips are less than 8 to 16 km (5 to 10 mi). This is important when outside temperatures are below freezing.

• | Most trips include extensive idling, such as frequently driving in stop-and-go traffic.

• | Most trips are through dusty areas.

• | You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle.

• | If the vehicle is used for delivery service, for police, for taxi, and for other commercial applications.

### Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Definition

Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true.