Routine Maintenance Intervals

The maintenance intervals specified in this Section are designed for the vehicle owner to perform all required procedures. The intervals were determined on the assumption that the vehicle is operated on a daily basis. To keep the vehicle in peak condition at all times, some of the procedures may be performed more often at the owner's discretion. The authors of this Manual are confident that maximum performance from the engine and other vehicle components and systems can only be achieved if the owner takes proper care of the vehicle. Maintaining the vehicle's appearance is also important in case of resale.

When the vehicle is operated in very dusty areas, under severe city driving conditions (frequent short trips), or when towing a trailer frequently, the maintenance intervals should be reduced as much as possible.

Maintenance of a new vehicle must be performed at an authorized service center of the vehicle manufacturer's dealer network to avoid violating the factory warranty obligations.

Every 400 km (250 miles) or once a week (whichever comes first)
Check the engine oil level (see Section Checking Fluid Levels).
Check the engine coolant level (see Section Checking Fluid Levels).
Check the windshield washer fluid level (see Section Checking Fluid Levels).
Check the brake fluid and clutch hydraulic fluid levels (see Section Checking Fluid Levels).
Check the tire inflation pressure (see Section Checking Tire Condition and Inflation Pressure).

Every 4800 km (3000 miles) or every 3 months (whichever comes first)
In addition to the checks listed in the previous subsection:
· Check the power steering fluid level (see Section Checking Power Steering Fluid Level).
· Check the ATF AT level (see Section Checking ATF AT Level).
· Replace the engine oil and oil filter (see Section Replacing Engine Oil and Oil Filter).

Every 12 000 km (7500 miles) or every 6 months (whichever comes first)
In addition to the checks listed in the previous subsection:
Check the condition of the wiper blades and replace them if necessary (see Section Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades).
Check the condition of the battery and service it (see Section Checking, Servicing and Charging the Battery).
Check the condition and tension of the drive belts and adjust them if necessary (see Section Checking Condition, Adjusting Tension and Replacing Drive Belts).
Check the condition of all hoses in the engine compartment and replace them if necessary (see Section Checking and Replacing Engine Compartment Hoses).
Check the operation and condition of the cooling system components (see Section Checking Cooling System Components).
Rotate the wheels (see Section Wheel Rotation).
Check the operation and condition of the brake system components (see Section Checking the Brake System).

Every 25 000 km (15 000 miles) or every 12 months (whichever comes first)
In addition to the checks listed in the previous subsection:
Check the condition of the seat belts (see Section Checking Seat Belts).
Replace the air filter (see Section Replacing Air Cleaner Filter Element).
Check the operation and condition of the fuel system components (see Section Checking Fuel System Components).
Check the MTF level (see Section Checking Manual Transmission Fluid Level).
Check the condition of the suspension and steering linkage components, as well as the drive shaft CV joint boots (see Section Inspecting Suspension and Steering Components, Checking Drive Shaft Boots).
Check the condition of the exhaust system components (see Section Checking Exhaust System Components).

Every 48 000 km (30 000 miles) or every 24 months (whichever comes first)
In addition to the checks listed in the previous subsection:
On 4-cylinder models, replace the spark plugs (see Section Checking and Replacing Spark Plugs).
Check the condition of the high-tension leads, distributor cap and rotor, and replace them if necessary (see Section Checking and Replacing High-Tension Spark Plug Leads, Distributor Cap and Rotor).
Check the condition of the PCV valve and replace it if necessary (see Section Checking and Replacing Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve).
Check the idle speed and adjust it if necessary (see Section Checking and Adjusting Idle Speed).
Service the cooling system (drain, flush and refill) (see Section Servicing the Cooling System (Draining, Flushing and Refilling)).
Replace the brake fluid (see Section Replacing Brake Fluid).
Replace the ATF AT (see Section Replacing Automatic Transmission Fluid (AT/CVT)).
Replace the MTF (see Section Replacing Manual Transmission Fluid).
Replace the A/C system filter (see Section Replacing Air Conditioning Filters).
Check the valve clearance adjustment and adjust it if necessary (see Section Checking and Adjusting Valve Clearance (as necessary)).

Every 168 000 km
(105 000 miles) or every 72 months (whichever comes first)
On V6 models, replace the spark plugs (see Section Checking and Replacing Spark Plugs).
Replace the timing belt and balance shaft drive belt (see Chapter Engine).
When the vehicle is operated under severe conditions, perform all procedures marked with an asterisk every 12 000 km (7500 miles) or every 6 months (whichever comes first).

Severe conditions include the following operating conditions:
- Very dusty areas;
- Towing a trailer;
- Prolonged engine idling/driving at low speeds;
- Low ambient temperatures (below 0°C) combined with short trips (less than 6 km [4 miles]).

When the vehicle is operated under any of the conditions listed below, the procedures marked with two asterisks must be performed every 25 000 km (15 000 miles):

Severe city driving at high ambient temperatures (above 32°C);

Driving in hilly or mountainous terrain.

When the vehicle is operated under all of the conditions listed above, the timing belt and balance shaft drive belt should be replaced every 96 000 km (60 000 miles).