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

R

Replace every 7,500 km or 6 months

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

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

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt

R

Every 50,000 km or 24 months

B, C, D, E, I, K

I

Every 5,000 km or 6 months

Cabin air filter

R

Replace more frequently depending on the condition

C, E, G

Dual clutch transmission fluid

R

Every 100,000 km

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

Severe driving conditions

A. Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 8 km in normal temperatures or less than 16 km 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 the heavy dust conditions

F. Driving in heavy traffic areas

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 or vehicle towing

J. Frequently driving at 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.)