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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.