Maintenance under severe usage conditions [for Europe (except Russia)]
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart
below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
MAINTENANCE ITEM
MAINTENANCE
OPERA
TION
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
DRIVING CONDI‐
TION
Reduction gear oil R
Every 120,000 km (80,000
miles)
C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Drive shaft and boots I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
C, E, G
Disc brakes and pads I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
C, D, E, G, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
C, D, E, F, G
Suspension ball joints I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
C, D, E, F, G
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A: Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in
freezing temperature.
B : Extensive low speed driving for long distances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in heavy dust condition
F : Driving in heavy traffic area.
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