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Notes on "Severe Service"

Severe Service Defined

IMPORTANT!
CAUTION: Should a Range Rover Sport vehicle have a high proportion of short journeys or operate in severe conditions, Land Rover North America, recommends that the maintenance intervals be cut in half for "Ardous Use" - Oil Changes at 3,750 (6,000 km) and Service Intervals of 7,500 miles (12,000 km).

For Ardous Use at the least the following precautions must be observed:

^ After 50 miles (80 km) of continous use insever off road conditions - wading, deep mud, and abrasive grit/slurry - the electric parking brake should be inspected and cleaned.
^ If a vehicle is used extensively in arduous/ off road conditions, the road wheel speed sensors, brake pads and calipers should be checked for abrasive wear every 1000 miles (1500 km).
^ When the vehicle is used in dusty or off road conditions, or is subjected to deep wading, frequent replacement of the air cleaner may be required.