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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.)
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
Automatic transmission fluid
*1
No check, No service required
Front (AWD) / rear differential oil
*2
III
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tank IIIIII
Fuel tank air filter IIIIII
Fuel lines, hoses and connections IIIIII
Parking brake IIIIII
Brake fluidInspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,
Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 48 months
Transfer case oil (AWD) No check, No service required
Air suspension 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 :
Use only the specified automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capacities” section in chapter 2 or
the label in the engine compartment.)
*2 :
Front/rear differential oil should be changed anytime, front/rear differential have been submerged in water. ÃFuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but the quality of fuel used may impact the frequency of maintenance
needed. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting
problem, etc. replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products for details.
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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 filter*1RReplace every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 monthsD, H, I, L
MHEV (Mild Hybrid Vehicle)
belt (if equipped)IInspect every 3,000 miles
(5,000 km) or 6 months
B, C, D,
E, I, K
RReplace every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 24 months
Air cleaner filter IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionA, B, F, G,
H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and
bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E,
F, G
Front suspension ball joints IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E,
F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers
and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G,
H, J, K
Parking brake IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Drive Shaft IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Cabin air filter RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E, G
Automatic transmission fluid RReplace every 60,000 miles
(100,000 km)A, C, F, G,
H, I, J, K
Front differential oil (AWD) /
Rear differential oilRReplace every 72,000 miles
(120,000 km)C, D, E, G,
H, I, J
Propeller shaft IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD) No check, No service required
*1 : Requires grade engine oil. If a lower grade
engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine
oil filter must be replaced as indicated severe maintenance condition.
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ENGINE OIL
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 the engine
off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for
bends or damage. 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
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Engine oil is used for lubricating,
cooling, and operating various hydraulic
components in the engine. Engine oil
consumption while driving is normal,
and it is necessary to check and refill the
engine oil regularly. Also, check and refill
the oil level within the recommended
maintenance schedule to prevent
deterioration of oil performance.
Check the engine oil following the below
procedure.
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s
precautions.
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level
ground in P (Park) with the parking
brake set and the wheels blocked.
3. Turn the engine on and warm
the engine up until the coolant
temperature reaches a constant
normal temperature.
4. Turn the engine off, remove the oil
filler cap and pull the dipstick out.
Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to return
to the oil pan.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert
it fully.