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Maintenance
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5
miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles)
in freezing temperature.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis-
tances.
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 sandy areas
F : Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Maintenance item
Maintenance
operation
Maintenance intervals Driving condition
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 (Hand type) 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
Climate control air filter R
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
C, E, G
Spark plugs R
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
B, H