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Maintenance

Severe Conditions

In this manual: Maintenance
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
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General Market

Severe Service Conditions of Use

-For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (including Russia)]

SERVICE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION		 SERVICE INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and
engine oil filter		 Kappa 1 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 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Kappa 1.2 L MPI,
Kappa 1.4 L MPI		 Except Middle East,
Central and South
America, India, Libya,
Iran, Algeria,
Sudan, Morocco,
Tunisia, Egypt, 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,
Central and South
America,
India, Libya, Iran,
Algeria,
Sudan, Morocco,
Tunisia, Egypt		 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 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Spark Plugs R Replace more often
depending on condition		 B, H, I, K
Automatic Transmission Fluid R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J
Manual transmission fluid R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Drive Shaft and Boots I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Air Cleaner Filter R Replace more often
depending on condition		 C, E
Climate Control Air Filter R Replace more often
depending on condition		 C, E, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and discs I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, H, H
Brake drums and linings I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, H, H
Parking Brake I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, G, H
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, F, C
Suspension ball joints I Inspect more often
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

B: Repeated short trips of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature. G: Driving repeatedly up or down hills or on mountain roads.
B: Extended engine idling or low-speed driving over long distances. H: Towing a trailer or using a camper on a roof rack.
C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-covered roads. I: Driving for patrol car, taxi, or other commercial use of vehicles for towing.
D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather. J: Driving at speeds over 170 km/h (106 mph).
E: Driving in severe dust conditions. K: Frequent driving in stop-and-go conditions.
F: Driving in heavy traffic areas.

Severe Service Conditions of Use

-For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (including Russia)]

SERVICE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION		 SERVICE INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and
engine oil filter		 For Russia, Australia
and New Zealand		 R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Except Russia, Australia
and New Zealand		 R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Automatic Transmission Fluid R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J
Manual transmission fluid R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Drive Shaft and Boots I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Air Cleaner Filter R Replace more often
depending on condition		 C, E
Climate Control Air Filter R Replace more often
depending on condition		 C, E, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and discs I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, H, H
Brake drums and linings I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, H, H
Parking Brake I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, G, H
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, F, C
Suspension ball joints I Inspect more often
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

B: Repeated short trips of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature. G: Driving repeatedly up or down hills or on mountain roads.
B: Extended engine idling or low-speed driving over long distances. H: Towing a trailer or using a camper on a roof rack.
C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-covered roads. I: Driving for patrol car, taxi, or other commercial use of vehicles for towing.
D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather. J: Driving at speeds over 170 km/h (106 mph).
E: Driving in severe dust conditions. K: Frequent driving in stop-and-go conditions.
F: Driving in heavy traffic areas.

European market

Severe Service Conditions of Use

- For gasoline engine [For Europe (except Russia)]

SERVICE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION		 SERVICE INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and
engine oil filter		 Kappa 1 L T-GDI R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Kappa 1.2 L MPI
Kappa 1.4 L MPI
Spark Plugs R Replace more often
depending on condition		 B, H, I, K
Automatic Transmission Fluid R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J
Manual transmission fluid R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Drive Shaft and Boots I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Air Cleaner Filter R Replace more often
depending on condition		 C, E
Climate Control Air Filter R Replace more often
depending on condition		 C, E, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and
rotors		 I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, H, H
Brake drums and linings I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, H, H
Parking Brake I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, G, H
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, F, C
Suspension ball joints I Inspect more often
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

B: Repeated short trips of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature. G: Driving repeatedly up or down hills or on mountain roads.
B: Extended engine idling or low-speed driving over long distances. H: Towing a trailer or using a camper on a roof rack.
C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-covered roads. I: Driving for patrol car, taxi, or other commercial use of vehicles for towing.
D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather. J: Driving at speeds over 170 km/h (106 mph).
E: Driving in severe dust conditions. K: Frequent driving in stop-and-go conditions.
F: Driving in heavy traffic areas.

Severe Service Conditions of Use

-For Diesel Engine [For Europe (except Russia)]

SERVICE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION		 SERVICE INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter R Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or
12 months		 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Automatic Transmission Fluid R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J
Manual transmission fluid R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Drive Shaft and Boots I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Air Cleaner Filter R Replace more often
depending on condition		 C, E
Climate Control Air Filter R Replace more often
depending on condition		 C, E, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and discs I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, H, H
Brake drums and linings I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, H, H
Parking Brake I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, G, H
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots I Inspect more often
depending on condition		 C, D, E, F, C
Suspension ball joints I Inspect more often
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

B: Repeated short trips of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature. G: Driving repeatedly up or down hills or on mountain roads.
B: Extended engine idling or low-speed driving over long distances. H: Towing a trailer or using a camper on a roof rack.
C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-covered roads. I: Driving for patrol car, taxi, or other commercial use of vehicles for towing.
D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather. J: Driving at speeds over 170 km/h (106 mph).
E: Driving in severe dust conditions. K: Frequent driving in stop-and-go conditions.
F: Driving in heavy traffic areas.

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