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9-10
Maintenance
Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage 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
Reduction gear fluid
R
Every 80,000 miles
(120,000 km)
B, D, G, H
Steering gear rack,
linkage and boots
I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
B, C, D, E, F
Front suspension ball
joints
I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
B, C, D, E, F
Disc brakes and pads,
calipers and rotors
I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
B, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Driveshaft and boots
I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
B, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I
Climate control air filter
R
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
B, D, F
Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature
or less than 10 miles (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 (90 ºF)
while 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
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