Maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions (Except Europe)

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 or change.

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 D2.0 - Except Russia

R

Every 5,000 km (3,000 mi.) or 6 months

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

Smartstream D2.0 - For Russia

Every 7,500 km (4,500 mi.) or 6 months

Smartstream G2.0, Smartstream G2.5 GDi - Except Morocco, Egypt, Mexico

Every 8,000 km (5,000 mi.) or 6 months

Smartstream G2.0, Smartstream G2.5 GDi - For Morocco, Egypt

Every 5,000 km (3,000 mi.) or 6 months

Smartstream G2.0, Smartstream G2.5 GDi - For Mexico

Every 5,000 km (3,000 mi.) or 3 months

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi - Except Mexico

Every 5,000 km (3,000 mi.) or 6 months

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi - For Mexico

Every 5,000 km (3,000 mi.) or 3 months

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, J, K

Parking brake (if equipped)

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, K

Cabin air filter

R

Replace more frequently depending on the condition

C, E, G

Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 mi.)

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

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 100,000 km (62,000 mi.)

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

Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 mi.)

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

Rear differential oil (4WD)

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 mi.)

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

Transfer case oil (4WD)

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 mi.)

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

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 for 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.)