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Maintenance under severe usage conditions

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.

Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.

R : Replace

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace

Maintenance item

Maintenance operation

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Smartstream 1.6 T-GDi

R

Replace every 5,000 km

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L

Smartstream 2.0 ATKINSON

R

Replace every 7,500 km

Air cleaner filter

R

Replace more frequently depending on the condition

C, E

Spark plugs

R

Replace more frequently depending on the condition

A, B, F, G, H, I, K

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G

Front suspension ball joints

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G

Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, G, H

Parking brake

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, G, H

Driveshaft and boots

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J

Cabin air filter

R

Replace more frequently depending on the condition

C, E, G

Automatic Transmission fluid

R

Every 100,000 km

A, C, F, G, H, I, J, K

Transfer case oil (4WD)

R

Every 120,000 km

C, D, E, G, H, I, J

Rear differential oil (4WD)

R

Every 120,000 km

C, D, E, G, H, I, J

Propeller shaft (4WD)

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Severe driving conditions
  1. Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 8 km in normal temperatures or less than 16 km in freezing temperatures
  2. Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
  3. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt spread roads
  4. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
  5. Driving in the heavy dust conditions
  6. Driving in heavy traffic areas
  7. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads
  8. Using for towing or camping, and driving with loads on the roof
  9. Driving as patrol car, taxi or other commercial use
  10. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
  11. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
  12. Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)