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SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE - EXCEPT EUROPE (INCLUDING RUSSIA) The following items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles mainly operated under severe driving conditions. The table below shows the applicable service intervals. R: Replace I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace

Service item Service
operation
Service intervals Driving
condition
Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter Gasoline Except Middle East 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 R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Diesel For Russia R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, F, G,
H, I, J, K, L
Except Russia R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Air Cleaner Filter R Replace more often
depending on condition
C, E
Manual Transmission Fluid (if equipped) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, G, H, I, J
Automatic Transmission Fluid (if equipped) R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, C, G, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots I Inspect more often
depending on condition
C, D, E, F, C
Front suspension ball joints I Inspect more often
depending on condition
C, D, E, F, C
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I Inspect more often
depending on condition
C, D, E, H, H
Parking brake (manual) I Inspect more often
depending on condition
C, D, G, H
Propeller shaft and boots I Inspect more often
depending on condition
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Climate Control Air Filter R Replace more often
depending on condition
C, E, G

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A: Repeated short trips G: Driving in mountainous area
B: Extended idling H: Towing a trailer or using a roof rack camper
C: Driving on dusty, rough roads I: Driving a police car, taxi, commercial vehicle or towing a vehicle
D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather. J: Driving at speeds above 170 km/h
E: Driving in dusty conditions. K: Frequent stop-and-go driving conditions
F: Driving in heavy traffic areas. L: Driving in very cold weather

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