
09
9-11
Normal maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE  INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104
Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Cooling system Inspect coolant level for leak every day  
At first, inspect 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or 48 months.  
After that, inspect every 20,000 miles (30,000 km) or 24 months
Engine coolant TGDI
At first, replace at 80,000 miles (130,000 km) or 10 years.  
After that, replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months
EXCEPT TGDI At first, replace at 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 120 months.  
After that, replace every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 24 months
Battery condition  I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake pedal IIIIII
Parking brake (if equipped) IIIIII
Brake fluid TGDI
Inspect every 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 12 months,  
Replace every 48,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months
EXCEPT TGDI Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months,  
Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 monthsI : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.Normal maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE  
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104
Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and 
boots TGDI
I I I I I I I I I I I I I
EXCEPT TGDI III
Driveshaft and boots IIII I I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Suspension mounting bolts I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter  I R I R I R I R I R I R I
Automatic transmission fluid No check, No service required
Dual clutch transmission fluid Inspect every 40,000 mile(60,000 km) or 48 months
Exhaust pipe and muffler I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Front (AWD) / rear differential oil *
1
I IIIII
Transfer case oil (AWD) No check, No service required
Propeller shaft I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1 : Front/rear differential oil should be changed anytime, front/rear differential have been submerged in water.   

Maintenance
9-12
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 
operation Maintenance intervals Driving 
condition
Engine oil and engine oil 
filter*
1R Replace every 5,000 miles 
(8,000 km) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E, 
F, G, H, I, J,  K, L
Air cleaner filter RReplace more frequently 
depending on the  condition C, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently 
depending on the  condition A, B, H, I, K
Steering gear box, linkage & 
boots / lower arm ball joint, 
upper arm ball joint IInspect more frequently 
depending on the  condition C, D, E, F, G, 
H, I
Disc brakes and pads, calipers 
and rotors IInspect more frequently 
depending on the  condition C, D, G, H
*1 : If a lower grade engine oil (below API SN PLUS) is substituted, then the engine oil 
and engine oil filter must be replaced at every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months as 
indicated for severe maintenance     

Maintenance
9-60
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label 
directions when using any chemical 
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and 
caution statements that appear on the 
label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from 
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly 
and frequently at least once a month 
with lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road 
driving, you should wash it after each 
off-road trip. Pay special attention to the 
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt, 
mud, and other foreign materials. Make 
sure the drain holes in the lower edges 
of the doors and rocker panels are kept 
clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, 
industrial pollution and similar deposits 
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not 
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water 
may not completely remove all these 
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on 
painted surfaces, should be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle 
thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. 
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.High-pressure washing
•	
When using high-pressure washers, 
make sure to maintain sufficient 
distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive 
pressure can lead to component 
damage or water penetration.
•	 Do not spray the camera, sensors or 
its surrounding area directly with a 
high pressure washer. Shock applied 
from high pressure water may cause 
the device to not operate normally.
•	 Do not bring the nozzle tip close to 
boots (rubber or plastic covers) or 
connectors as they may be damaged 
if they come into contact with high 
pressure water.
 WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the 
brakes while driving slowly to see 
if they have been affected by water 
before getting on the road. If braking 
performance is impaired, dry the 
brakes by applying them lightly while 
maintaining a slow forward speed.
APPEARANCE CARE    

09
9-63
Bright-metal maintenance
•	To remove road tar and insects, use 
a tar remover, not a scraper or other 
sharp object.
•	 To protect the surfaces of bright metal 
parts from corrosion, apply a coating 
of wax or chrome preservative and rub 
to a high luster.
•	 During winter weather or in coastal 
areas, cover the bright metal parts 
with a heavier coating of wax or 
preservative. If necessary, coat the 
parts with non-corrosive petroleum 
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and 
snow removal and dust control may 
collect on the underbody. If these 
materials are not removed, accelerated 
rusting can occur on underbody parts 
such as the fuel lines, frame, floor pan 
and exhaust system, even though they 
have been treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody 
and wheel openings with lukewarm or 
cold water once a month, after off-road 
driving and at the end of each winter. Pay 
special attention to these areas because 
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. 
It will do more harm than good to wet 
down the road grime without removing 
it. The lower edges of doors, rocker 
panels, and frame members have drain 
holes that should not be allowed to clog 
with dirt; trapped water in these areas 
can cause rusting.
 WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the 
brakes while driving slowly to see if 
they have been affected by water. If 
braking performance is impaired, dry 
the brakes by applying them lightly 
while maintaining a slow forward 
speed.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a 
clear protective finish.
•	Do not use abrasive cleaner, polishing 
compound, solvent, or wire brushes 
on aluminum wheels.
•	 Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
•	 Use only a mild soap or neutral 
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with 
water. Also, clean the wheels after 
driving on salted roads.
•	 Do not wash the wheels with high-
speed car wash brushes.
•	 Do not use any cleaners containing 
acid or alkaline detergents.   

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I-3
B
Battery
 ........................................................................\
.........................................9-28
 Battery capacity label ........................................................................\
...............9-30
 Battery recharging ........................................................................\
.................... 9-30
 For best battery service ........................................................................\
............9-29
 Reset items ........................................................................\
............................... 9-31
Before driving
 ........................................................................\
................................ 6-4
 Before entering the vehicle ........................................................................\
........6-4
 Before starting ........................................................................\
............................ 6-4
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance 
Assist (BCA) 
 ..................................................7-25
 System malfunction and limitations ................................................................. 7-34
 System operation ........................................................................\
...................... 7-29
 System settings ........................................................................\
......................... 7-27
Blind-Spot 
View Monitor (BVM) 
 ...................................................................... 7-51
 System malfunction ........................................................................\
.................. 7-52
 System operation ........................................................................\
...................... 7-51
 System settings ........................................................................\
......................... 7-51
Brake fluid
 ........................................................................\
................................... 9-21
 Checking the brake fluid level ........................................................................\
.9-21
Braking system
 ........................................................................\
............................ 6-34
 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................................\
6-43
 Auto Hold (if equipped) ........................................................................\
........... 6-39
 Disc brakes wear indicator ........................................................................\
.......6-34
 Downhill Brake Control (DBC)  ......................................................................6-48
 Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  .....................................................................6-35
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...................................................................6-44
 Good braking practices ........................................................................\
............. 6-51
 Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)  ......................................................................6-48
 Power-assist brakes ........................................................................\
.................. 6-34
 Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)  ............................................................6-47
Bulb wattage
 ........................................................................\
.................................. 2-9