YH4
GRAND
VITARA
0B-4 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
If the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is
recommended that applicable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval as given in the chart
below.
Severe condition code
A – Repeated short trips E – Repeated short trips in extremely
B – Driving on rough and/or muddy roads cold weather
C – Driving on dusty roads F – Leaded fuel use
D – Driving in extremely cold weather G – – – – – – – – –
and/or salted roads H – Trailer towing (if admitted)
Severe
Condition Code
Maintenance
Maintenance
Operation
Maintenance Interval
ITEM 1-1
I
Every 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
–
– – – –
Drive belt (V-rib belt)
R
Every 45,000 km
(27,000 miles) or 36 months
A – C D E F – H
ITEM 1-4
Engine oil and oil filter
R
Every 5,000 km
(3,000 miles) or 4 months
– B – – – – – –
ITEM 1-6
Exhaust pipe mountings
I
Every 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
ITEM 3-1
I
Every 2,500 km
(1,500 miles)
– –
– – – – –
Air cleaner filter*1
R
Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
ITEM 2-1
Nickel plug R
Every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) or 8 months
–
–
Spark plugs
Iridium plug R
Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B – D E – – H
ITEM 6-9
Propeller shafts and drive shafts
I
Every 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– B – – E – – H
ITEM 6-10, 6-12, 6-13
Manual transmission,
transfer and differential oil
R
Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B – – E – – H
ITEM 6-11
Automatic transmission fluid
R
Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B – – – – – –
ITEM 6-8
Suspension bolts and nuts
T
Every 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– B C D – – – H
ITEM 6-7
Wheel bearing
I
Every 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
ITEM 6-17
*
I
Every 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– –
– – – –
(if equipped)
R
Every 45,000 km
(27,000 miles) or 36 months
NOTES:
“I” : Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary
“R” : Replace or change
“T” : Tighten to the specified torque
*1 : Inspect or replace more frequently if necessary.
*2 : Clean or replace more frequently if the air from the air conditioning decreases.