Black plate (227,1)
Maintenance
Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
54
60
66
72
78
84
90
96
×1000 km
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
×1000 miles
6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100
Exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles)
Tire (including spare tire)
(with inflation pressure adjustment)
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Chart symbols
I:
Inspect: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:
Replace
C:
Clean
T:
Tighten
Remarks
*1 Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*2 Replacement of the timing belt is required at every 100,000 km {62,500 miles}. Failure to replace the timing
belt may result in damage to the engine.
*3 If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter more often
than recommended intervals.
a) Driving in dusty conditions.
b) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
c) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only.
*4 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, inspect and if necessary, clean or replace the air filter
more often than the recommended intervals.
*5 This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper
blades), and power windows.
*6 If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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