Maintenance

Severe Conditions

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General Market

Severe maintenance conditions - Except Europe (including Russia)
SERVICE ITEM MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS DRIVING CONDITIONS
Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter Gasoline Gamma 1.6 L ALL Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central and South America, China R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
For Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central and South America R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
For China R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Gasoline Nu 2 L MPI Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central and South America, China R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
For Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central and South America R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
For China R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Diesel Smartstream D 1.6 For Russia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Except Russia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Spark Plugs Gasoline R Replace more frequently depending on condition B, H, I, K
Automatic Transmission Fluid Gasoline, Diesel R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I, J
Manual transmission fluid Gasoline, Diesel R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Drive Shaft and Boots Gasoline, Diesel I Inspect more frequently depending on condition C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Air Cleaner Filter Gasoline, Diesel R Replace more frequently depending on condition C, E
Climate Control Air Filter Gasoline, Diesel R Replace more frequently depending on condition C, E, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and discs Gasoline, Diesel I Inspect more frequently depending on condition C, D, E, H, H
Parking brake (manual) Gasoline, Diesel I Inspect more frequently depending on condition C, D, G, H
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots Gasoline, Diesel I Inspect more frequently depending on condition C, D, E, F, C
Suspension ball joints Gasoline, Diesel I Inspect more frequently depending on condition C, D, E, F, C

Maintenance

I: Inspect and if necessary adjust, repair, clean or replace. R: Replace or change.

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A: Repeated short trips of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperatures or less than 16 km (10 miles) in sub-zero temperatures. F: Driving in heavy traffic areas.
B: Extended engine idling or low-speed driving over long distances. G: Repeated driving up and down slopes or on mountain roads.
C: Driving on uneven, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads. H: Towing a trailer or using a roof rack carrier.
D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather. I: Driving a police car, taxi, or other commercial use.
E: Driving in heavy dust conditions. J: Driving at speeds over 170 km/h.
K: Frequent stop-and-go driving.

European market

Severe maintenance conditions - For Europe (except Russia)
SERVICE ITEM MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS DRIVING CONDITIONS
Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter Gasoline Gamma 1.6 L MPI R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Gasoline Nu 2 L MPI R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Diesel Smartstream D 1.6 R Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
Spark Plugs Gasoline R Replace more frequently depending on condition B, H, I, K
Automatic Transmission Fluid Gasoline, Diesel R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I, J
Manual transmission fluid Gasoline, Diesel R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Drive Shaft and Boots Gasoline, Diesel I Inspect more frequently depending on condition C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Air Cleaner Filter Gasoline, Diesel R Replace more frequently depending on condition C, E
Climate Control Air Filter Gasoline, Diesel R Replace more frequently depending on condition C, E, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and discs Gasoline, Diesel I Inspect more frequently depending on condition C, D, E, H, H
Parking brake (manual) Gasoline, Diesel I Inspect more frequently depending on condition C, D, G, H
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots Gasoline, Diesel I Inspect more frequently depending on condition C, D, E, F, C
Suspension ball joints Gasoline, Diesel I Inspect more frequently depending on condition C, D, E, F, C

Maintenance

I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, repair, clean or replace. R: Replace or change.

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A: Repeated short trips of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperatures or less than 16 km (10 miles) in sub-zero temperatures.
B: Extended engine idling or low-speed driving over long distances.
C: Driving on uneven, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads.
D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E: Driving in heavy dust conditions.
F: Driving in heavy traffic areas.
G: Repeated driving up and down slopes or on mountain roads.
H: Towing a trailer or using a roof rack carrier.
I: Driving a police car, taxi, or other commercial use.
J: Driving at speeds over 170 km/h.
K: Frequent stop-and-go driving.

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