Maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions (for Europe)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe and low mileage driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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Maintenance item |
Maintenance operation |
Maintenance intervals |
Driving condition |
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Engine oil and engine oil filter |
Smartstream D2.0 |
R |
Every 15,000 km (10,200 mi.) or 12 months |
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L |
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Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi / Smartstream G2.0 / Smartstream G2.5 GDi |
Every 7,500 km (4,500 mi.) or 6 months |
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Air cleaner filter |
R |
Replace more frequently depending on the condition |
C, E |
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Spark plugs |
R |
Replace more frequently depending on the condition |
A, B, F, G, H, I, K |
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Steering gear rack, linkage and boots |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, F, G |
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Front suspension ball joints |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, F, G, H, I |
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Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, G, H, J, K |
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Parking brake (if equipped) |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, G, H |
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Driveshaft and boots |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J |
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Maintenance item |
Maintenance operation |
Maintenance intervals |
Driving condition |
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Cabin air filter |
R |
Replace more frequently depending on the condition |
C, E, G |
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Manual transmission fluid (if equipped) |
R |
Every 120,000 km (80,000 mi.) |
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J |
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Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) |
R |
Every 90,000 km (60,000 mi.) |
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K |
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Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped) |
R |
Every 120,000 km (80,000 mi.) |
C, D, F, G, H, I, J |
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Rear differential oil (4WD) |
R |
Every 120,000 km (80,000 mi.) |
C, D, E, G, H, I, J |
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Transfer case oil (4WD) |
R |
Every 120,000 km (80,000 mi.) |
C, D, E, G, H, I, J |
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Propeller shaft |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J |
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 mi.) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 mi.) in freezing temperature
B. Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E. Driving in heavy dust conditions
F. Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H. Using for towing or camping, and driving with loads on the roof
I. Driving as patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
J. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L. Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)