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Normal maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEMNumber 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 IIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and
bootsTGDI IIIIIIIIIIIII
EXCEPT TGDI I I I
Driveshaft and bootsI I I IIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear)IIIIIIIIIIIII
Suspension mounting boltsIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerantIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressorIIIIIIIIIIIII
Climate control air filter IRIRIRIRIRIRI
Automatic transmission fluid No check, No service required
Dual clutch transmission fluid I I I
Exhaust pipe and mufflerIIIIIIIIIIIII
Front (AWD) / rear differential oil *
1
IIIIII
Transfer case oil (AWD) No check, No service required
Propeller shaftIIIIIIIIIIIII
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
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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*1RReplace every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J,
K, L
Air cleaner filter RReplace more frequently
depending on the
conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the
conditionA, B, H, I, K
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots / lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball jointIInspect more frequently
depending on the
conditionC, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Disc brakes and pads, calipers
and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the
conditionC, 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
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NOTICE
If you park your vehicle near a stainless
steel sign or glass facade building, the
vehicle’s exterior plastic parts such
as a bumper, spoiler, garnish, lamp
or outside rearview mirror might be
damaged due to sunlight reflected from
the sign or building. To prevent damage
of the exterior plastic parts, you should
avoid parking in areas where light may
be reflected or use a car cover. (The
exterior plastic parts applied to your
vehicle may vary.)
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