9
9-7
• Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after use
is normal).
At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires that are
worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged.
• Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year: (for example,
every Spring and Autumn)
• Check radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
• Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with a clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
• Check headlight alignment.
• Check the 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.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate shift gear linkage and controls.
• Clean the battery (12 V) and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.
Scheduled Maintenance
Services
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 mi. (8 km) in normal temperature
or less than 10 mi. (16 km) in freezing
temperature
• 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 condition
• Driving in heavy traffic area with the ambient temperature higher than 90 ºF
(32 ºC) while consuming more than 50%
of electric energy.
• Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
• Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof
• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
• Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
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 prescribed
maintenance intervals.
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Maintenance
9-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good vehicle
performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and
time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Months1224364860728496108120132144156
Miles
×1,00081624324048566472808896104
Km
×1,00013263952657891104117130143156169
Cooling system
I I I I I I I I I I I I I
12 V auxiliary battery
condition
Brake lines, hoses, and
connections
Disc brakes and pads
Brake pedal
Steering gear rack,
linkage, and boots
Air conditioning
compressor, air
conditioner refrigerant
and performance
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Maintenance
9-10
Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage 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
Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 mi. (8 km) in normal temperature or
less than 10 mi. (16 km) in freezing temperature
B. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt spread roads
C. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
D. Driving in heavy dust condition
E. Driving in heavy traffic area with the ambient temperature higher than 90 ºF (32 ºC)
while consuming more than 50 % of electric energy.
F. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
G. Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof
H. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
I. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
J. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Maintenance itemMaintenance operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Gear fluid RReplace every 80,000
mi.(120,000 km) B, D, G, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition B, C, D, E, F
Front suspension ball joints IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition B, C, D, E, F
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Drive shaft and boots I Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Cabin air filter RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition B, D, F
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