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Periodic Inspections
8-5 . Periodic Inspections s08ae
To keep your vehicle in the best condition at all times , always have the recommended maintenance services listed in the maintenance schedule in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ” performed at the specified time or mileage intervals .
8-6 . Driving in Foreign Countries s08af
When planning to use your vehicle in another country :
. Confirm the availability of the correct fuel . Refer to “ Fuel Requirements ” FP307 .
. Comply with all regulations and requirements of each country .
8-7 . Frequent Driving Prevents Vehicle Battery from Discharging s08au
Vehicle batteries are a consumable item . If the battery charge is not maintained regularly , the battery will deteriorate and may require replacement sooner than expected . The battery is charged by running the engine . It is recommended to drive the car for a longer time occasionally to prevent the vehicle battery from becoming drained , especially if it is regularly driven only a short time daily ( e . g . only 10 minutes ) or if it is parked for 10 days or more . It may be possible to recover the state of charge and maintain the battery performance by driving for a longer time ( e . g . more than 30 minutes ). If you cannot drive enough , we recommend to charge the battery as needed . If no action is taken , the battery will become discharged . This is a normal characteristic of any battery .