Driving your vehicle
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5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift
to neutral, release the parking brake
and slowly release the brakes until the
trailer chocks absorb the load.
6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the park-
ing brake and shift the vehicle to R
(Reverse) for manual transmission or
P (Park) automatic transmission.
7. Shut off the vehicle and release the
vehicle brakes but leave the parking
brake set.
When you are ready to leave after park-
ing on a hill
1. With the manual transmission in
Neutral or automatic transmission in P
(Park), apply your brakes and hold the
brake pedal down while you:
• Start your engine;
• Shift into gear; and
• Release the parking brake.2. Slowly remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and
store the chocks.
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Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-
tion to include engine oil, automatic
transmission fluid, axle lubricant and
cooling system fluid. Brake condition is
another important item to frequently
check. Each item is covered in this man-
ual, and the Index will help you find them
quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea
to review these sections before you start
your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
and hitch. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts
and bolts should be tight.
WARNING- Parking brake
It can be dangerous to get out of
your vehicle if the parking brake is
not firmly set.
If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly. You
or others could be seriously or
fatally injured.
CAUTION
• Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur
in hot days or during uphill driv-
ing. If the coolant gauge indicates
over-heating, switch off the A/C
and stop the vehicle in a safe area
to cool down the engine.
• When towing check transmission
fluid more frequently.
• If your vehicle is not equipped
with the air conditioner, you
should install a condenser fan to
improve engine performance
when towing a trailer.
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE A2.5/A2 2.5 DIESEL ENGINE)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
9: Rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Propeller shaft I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R R R R R R R R
Manual transmission fluid (if equipped) I I
Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) I I
Rear axle oil *
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MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (FOR EUROPE A2.5 DIESEL ENGINE)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
6: Rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100
Km×1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Propeller shaft I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R R R R R R R R
Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Rear axle oil *6IIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Inspect every 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 48months
Inspect every 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 48months
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (FOR EUROPE A2 2.5 DIESEL ENGINE)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
8: Rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Propeller shaftIIIIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear)IIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Bolt and nuts on chassis and bodyIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RRRRRRRR
Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)IIII
Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)IIII
Rear axle oil *8IIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Maintenance
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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 itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Engine oil and
engine oil filter
4D56 DieselREvery 3,000 km (1,850 miles) or 6 monthsA, B, C, F, G, H,
I, J, K, M
A2.5
Diesel For Europe REvery 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months
A, B, C, F, G, H,
I, J, L, M
Except EuropeREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
A2 2.5
Diesel For Europe REvery 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Gasoline
For Middle EastREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Except Middle
EastREvery 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Engine timing belt4D56 Diesel REvery 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 monthsD, E, F, G
Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, D, E, G,
H, I, L
Automatic transmission fluid
(if equipped)For Europe REvery 90,000 km (60,000 miles)A, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, L
Except EuropeREvery 100,000 km (62,000 miles)
Rear axle oil
4D56 Diesel / GasolineREvery 90,000 km (60,000 miles)
C, E, G, H, I, L
A2.5
Diesel For Europe REvery 80,000 km (50,000 miles)
Except EuropeREvery 90,000 km (60,000 miles)
A2 2.5
Diesel For Europe REvery 80,000 km (50,000 miles)
