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Maintenance
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Autumn)
• Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check windshield washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with a clean cloth damp-
ened with washer a fluid.
• Check headlamp alignment.
• Check muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
• Check seat belts for wear and
function.
At least once a year:
• Clean body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and hood
hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
• Lubricate door rubber weather
strips.
• Lubricate door checker.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic
transmission linkage and controls.
• Inspect by Battery Tester at Dealer.
• Check the brake fluid level.Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply,
you must follow the Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions.
• Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in nor-
mal temperature or less than 10
miles (16 km) in freezing tempera-
ture
• Extensive engine idling or low
speed driving for long distances
• Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt- spread
roads
• Driving in areas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
• Driving in heavy dust conditions
• Driving in heavy traffic area• Driving on uphill, downhill, or
mountain road
• Towing a trailer, or using a camper,
or roof rack
• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other
commercial use or vehicle towing
• Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go
conditions
For additional information or assis-
tance see your authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
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Maintenance
Severe Driving Conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 5 miles
(8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km)
in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis-
tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-
spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in
very cold weatherE - Driving in heavy dust conditions
F - Driving in heavy traffic area
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Differential oil (front) (AWD)REvery 72,000 miles (120,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
Differential oil (rear)
Without LSD
R
Every 72,000 miles (120,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
With LSDEvery 36,000 miles (60,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E, G
Propeller shaftIEvery 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 6 monthsC, E
