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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 filter *1

Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson

R

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

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

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

D, H, I, L

Air cleaner filter

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, E

Spark plugs

R

Inspect 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

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, E, G

Intelligent variable transmission fluid (if equipped)

R

Replace every 60,000 mi. (90,000 km)

A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K

Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)

R

Replace every 80,000 mi. (120,000km)

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

Requires <API SN PLUS (or above) Full synthetic> grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated severe maintenance condition.

Severe driving conditions

A. Repeated driving short distance of less than 5 mi. (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 mi. (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 heavy dust conditions

F. Driving in heavy traffic

G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads

H. Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof

I. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, or other commercial use of vehicle towing

J. Frequently driving at high speeds or rapid acceleration/deceleration

K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go traffic

L. Using engine oil that is not recommended (mineral type, semi-synthetic, lower grade spec, etc.)