2007 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 243

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should have your dealer do these jobs. When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you will know that trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts. "Owner Checks and Services" in this section tells you what should be checked, when to check it, and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to use are listed in "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" and "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in this section. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. Scheduled Maintenance When the change engine oil light and/or CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year (or 10 months if operated in Canada) and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within 3000 miles (5000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. Refer to "Engine Oil Life System" in "Checking Things Under the Hood" in the "Service and Appearance Care" section for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system. For ALL except CANADA When the change engine oil light and/or CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for "Maintenance I" and "Maintenance II". Generally, it is recommended that your first service be Maintenance I, your second service be Maintenance II, and that you alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. However, in some cases, Maintenance II may be required more often. Maintenance I Use Maintenance I if the light/message comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed. Maintenance II Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I. Always use Maintenance II whenever the light/message comes on 10 months or more since the last service or if the light/message has not come on at all for one year. For CANADA Use For CANADA Scheduled Maintenance if the light/message comes on or if more than 10 months have elapsed since the most recent maintenance service was performed. 6-2