Maintenance
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
operation
Driving
condition
Maintenance item
Maintenance intervals
R
I
Every 120,000 km
A, B, E, F, H
Reduction gear fluid
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Steering gear rack,
linkage and boots
C, D, E, F, G
B, C, D, E, F
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Front suspension ball
joints
I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Disc brakes and pads,
calipers and rotors
I
Inspect more frequently
B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
I
Driveshaft and boots
Cabin air filter
depending on the condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
R
B,D,F
Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km in normal temperature or less
than 16 km in freezing temperature
B. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt spread roads
C. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
D. Driving in heavy dust condition
E. Driving in heavy traffic area with the ambient temperature higher than 32 ºC whilst
consuming more than 50% of electric energy.
F. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
G. Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
H. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
I. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
J. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
9-10
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