Black plate (278,1)
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
Tire
(with inflation pressure adjust-
ment)
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*6
Inspect annually
Chart symbols
I:
Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:
Replace
T:
Tighten
C:
Clean
Remarks
*1 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
*2 Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*3 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription
“
FL22
”
on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*4 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often
than the recommended intervals.
*5 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.
*6 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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