Maintenance

Severe Conditions

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General Market

Severe Duty Maintenance Driving Conditions - Except Europe (Including Russia)
SERVICE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
SERVICE INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter Gasoline Theta II 2 L T-GDI Except China R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, H,
I, J, K
For China R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Gasoline Lambda II 3.3 L T-GDI Except China R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
For China R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Diesel R 2.2 L
2WD
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
Diesel R 2.2 L
4WD
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, C, G, 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
Propeller Shaft Gasoline, Diesel I Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months C, E
Differential Oil (Rear) Gasoline, Diesel Without LSD R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, E, C, H, I, J
With LSD R Every 60,000 km (40,000 miles) C, E, C, H, I, J
Differential Oil (Front) (AWD) Gasoline, Diesel R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, E, C, 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 (Foot Type) 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 adjust, correct, clean, or replace if necessary.

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

European market

Severe Duty Maintenance Driving Conditions - For Europe (Except Russia)
SERVICE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
SERVICE INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter Gasoline Theta II 2 L T-GDI R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Gasoline Lambda II 3.3 L T-GDI R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Diesel R 2.2 L 2WD R Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months
Diesel R 2.2 L AWD R Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
parking pawl 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, C, G, 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
Propeller Shaft Gasoline, Diesel I Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months C, E
Differential Oil (Rear) Gasoline, Diesel Without LSD R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, E, C, H, I, J
With LSD R Every 60,000 km (40,000 miles) C, E, C, H, I, J
Differential Oil (Front) (AWD) Gasoline, Diesel R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, E, C, 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 (Foot Type) 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 adjust, correct, clean, or replace if necessary.

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

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