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The maintenance intervals shown on the SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS ∙ Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km). ∙ Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside tempera- ∙ Operating in hot weather in stop- and-go “rush hour” traffic. ∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driv- ing for long distance, such as police, taxi ∙ Driving in dusty conditions. ∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread roads. ∙ Towing a trailer, using a camper or using a car-top carrier. Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary. Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval Brake fluid Replace Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months Brake pads & rotors Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (AWD models) Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Exhaust system Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE Maintenance and schedules 9-13 |