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Winter Precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because it
helps prevent corrosion in the cooling
system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 9. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freezing
point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter temperatures affect battery
performance. Inspect the battery and
cables, as specified in chapter 9. The
battery charging level can be checked by
an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products or in a service station.
Change to “winter weight” oil if
necessary
In some regions during winter, it is
recommended to use the “winter
weight” oil with lower viscosity. In
addition, replace the engine oil and filter
if it is close to the next maintenance
interval. Fresh engine oil ensures
optimum engine operation during the
winter months. For further information,
refer to chapter 2. When you are not sure
about a type of winter weight oil, consult
an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in
chapter 9. If necessary, replace them.
Also check all ignition wirings and
components for any cracks, wear-out,
and damage.
To prevent locks from freezing
To prevent the locks from being frozen,
spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin
into key holes. When a lock opening is
already covered with ice, spray approved
de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it.
When an internal part of a lock freezes,
try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully
use the heated key to avoid an injury.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze solution in system
To prevent the window washer from
being frozen, add authorized window
washer anti-freeze solution, as specified
on the window washer container.
Window washer anti-freeze solution is
available from an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products, and most
vehicle accessory outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze solution, to prevent any damage
to the vehicle paint.
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9-7
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.
[ Repeated driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or
less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
[ 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 areas
[ Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
[ Using for towing or camping, and driving with loads on the roof
[ Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
[ Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.
[ Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
[ Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower
grade spec, etc.)
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace
or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After
the periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the semi-synthetic,
prescribed maintenance intervals.
NOTICE
After driving more than 10 years or 100,000 miles, use severe maintenance schedule.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Miles×1,000 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
Km×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Automatic transmission fluid
*4
No check, No service required
Differential oil (rear) *
5 *6
Without LSD I
With LSD R
Differential oil (front) (AWD) *
5
I
Transfer case oil (AWD) No check, No service required
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tank IIIII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*4 :
Use only the specified automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants and capacities" in chapter 2 or the
label in the engine compartment.)
*5 :
Front/rear differential oil should be changed anytime, front/rear differential have been submerged in water.
*6 :
When replacing differential oil with LSD (Limited Slip Differential), use only specified LSD oil.
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Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals Driving
condition
Engine oil and filter RE
very 3,000 miles
(5,000 km) or 6 months A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, E
Spark plugs RReplace more
frequently depending on the condition A, B, F, G,
H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluid REvery 60,000 miles
(100,000 km) A,C,E,F,G,
H,I,K
Front brake disc/pads, calipers IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, G,
H , J, K
Rear brake disc/pads IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, G,
H , J, K
Parking brake IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, G, H
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
Drive shafts and boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, 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 LSD REvery 36,000 miles
(60,000 km) C, E, G, H,
I, J
Cabin air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit) RReplace more
frequently depending on the condition C, E, G
Propeller shaft IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J