Chevrolet Captiva Owners Manual: Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
- Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil on page 10-8.
Once a Month
- Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure on
page 10-44.
- Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection on page 10-50.
- Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10-20.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. When the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOW
message displays, have the engine
oil and filter changed as soon as possible. If driven under the best
conditions, the engine oil life system
might not indicate the need for
vehicle service for more than a year.
The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and
the oil life system must be reset.
Your trained dealer technician can
perform this work. If the engine oil
life system is reset accidentally,
service the vehicle within 5 000 km/
3,000 mi since the last service.
Reset the oil life system when the
oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life
System on page 10-10.
Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation on page 10-50.
- Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil on page 10-8 and Engine Oil
Life System on page 10-10.
- Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10-14.
- Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10-20.
- Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10-74. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10-25.
- Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10-44.
- Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection on page 10-50.
- Visually check for fluid leaks.
- Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-12.
- Inspect brake system.
- Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care on
page 10-74.
- Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check on page 3-16.
- Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
- Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
- Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care on page 10-74.
- Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check on page 10-24.
- Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check on
page 10-24.
- Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10-25.
- Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check on
page 10-25.
- Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
- Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. See your
dealer if service is required.
- Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof on
page 2-14.

Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal
- Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
replacement may be needed if the
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy
traffic, areas with poor air quality,
or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed if
there is a reduction in air flow,
excessive window fogging, or odors.
- Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition.
- Or every four years, whichever
comes first.
- Do not directly power wash the
transfer case output seals. High
pressure water can overcome the
seals and contaminate the transfer
case fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer
case and should be replaced.
- Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System on
page 10-13.
- Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
- Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first.

Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe
- Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
replacement may be needed if the
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy
traffic, areas with poor air quality,
or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed if
there is a reduction in air flow,
excessive window fogging, or odors.
- Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition.
- Or every four years, whichever
comes first.
- Do not directly power wash the
transfer case output seals. High
pressure water can overcome the
seals and contaminate the transfer
case fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer
case and should be replaced.
- Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System on
page 10-13.
- Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
- Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first.
Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes
the required maintenance for the
vehicle. Follow this schedule to help
protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect ...
Severe Commercial Use
Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis
components every 5 000 km/
3,000 mi.
Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior ...