Operation Manual

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - GASOLINE ENGINE
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
Except China &
Middle East
R
Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, K
For China Every 5,000 km or 6 months
For Middle East Every 5,000 km or 6 months
Air cleaner filter R
Replace more frequently depending on the
condition
C, E
Spark plugs R
Replace more frequently depending on the
condition
B, H
Rear differential oil (4WD) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, G, I, K, H
Transfer case oil (4WD) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, G, I, K, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I
Inspect more frequently depending on the
condition
C, D, E, F, G
Propeller shaft (if equipped) I
Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12
months
C, E
Front suspension ball joints I
Inspect more frequently depending on the
condition
C, D, E, F, G