Maintenance
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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 freez-
ing 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
ver y cold weather
E:Driving in sandy areas
F:Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
G:Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H:Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
I:Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J:Driving over 140 km/h (87 mile/h)
K:Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
L:Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Par king brakeIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, F, G, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 100,000 km (62,000 miles)A, C, F, G, I
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
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Maintenance
Brake pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
For more infor mation on checking
the pads or lining wear limit, refer to
the HYUNDAI web site.
(http://brakemanual.hmc.co.kr)
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant/
compressor
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.
