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Maintenance
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
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 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 condition.
F - Driving in heavy traffic area.
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, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
J - Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph).
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE ITEM
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
DRIVING CONDITION
Engine oil and filter
R
Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months
A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filter
R
More frequently
C, E
Spark plugs
R
More frequently
B, H
Automatic transmission fluid
R
Every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt
R
Every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
C, D, E, K
I
Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months
C, D, E, K
Front brake disc/pads, calipers
I
More frequently
C, D, G, H
Rear brake disc/pads
I
More frequently
C, D, G, F
Parking brake
I
More frequently
C, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
I
More frequently
C, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and boots
I
Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
R
More frequently
C, E
Suspension mounting bolts
I
More frequently
C, D, E, F, G, H, I