Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions - Australia and New Zealand Models
80,000km(4year)

Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the customer's vehicle is driven MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions:

- Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
- Driving in extremely hot over 35 °C (95 °F) conditions.
- Extensive idling, or long periods of stop-and-go driving.
- Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.
- Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

NOTE: If the customer's vehicle is driven OCCASIONALLY under severe conditions, follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.

Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first

| Replace air cleaner element

Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions

| Inspect the valve clearance

Check valve clearance

| Replace fuel filter

Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years when the customer suspects if the fuel filter is clogged by fuel contamination. The filter may be clogged when driving in high dust environment conditions, and when used with contaminated fuel

| Inspect drive belts

Check for cracks, damage, deflection, and tension

| Check parking brake adjustment

Check the parking brake operation

| Check lights alignment

Check the position of the headlights

| Test drive

Check for road stability, noise, vibrations, and dashboard operation

Visually inspect the following items:

|  | Check for correct installation and position, check for cracks, deterioration, rust, and leaks
|  | Check tightness of screws, nuts, and joints. If necessary, retighten

| Brake hoses and lines (including VSA)

Check the master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit and leakage

| All fluid levels and condition of fluids

Check levels and check for leaks. If necessary, add engine coolant , MTF, ATF, brake fluid, windshield fluid

| Exhaust system

Check the exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness

| Fuel lines and connections

Check fuel lines for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration. Retighten loose connections and replace any damaged parts

Every 5,000 km (3,125 miles) or 6 months

| Replace engine oil

Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months

| Replace engine oil filter

| Inspect front and rear brakes

|  | Check the brake pad and disc thickness. Check for damage or cracks front pad , front disc , rear pad , rear disc
|  | Check the calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness

Visually inspect the following items:

| Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check the boot for damage and leaking grease

| Suspension components

|  | Check the bolts for tightness
|  | Check all dust cover for deterioration and damage

| Driveshaft boots

|  | Check the boot and boot band for cracks
|  | Check rack grease

At 200,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years, then every 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years

| Replace engine coolant

Use genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2

Every 3 years

| Replace brake fluid

|  | Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. We recommend genuine Honda Brake Fluid
|  | Check that brake fluid level is between upper and lower marks on the reservoir

Every 30,000 km (18,750 miles) or 1 year

| Replace dust and pollen filter

Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles)

| Rotate tyres

Check tyre inflation and condition at least once per month