Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

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 | km x 1,000 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200
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miles x 1,000 | 12.5 | 25.0 | 37.5 | 50.0 | 62.5 | 75.0 | 87.5 | 100.0 | 112.5 | 125.0
months | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120
Replace engine oil | Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months
Replace engine oil filter | Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months
Replace air cleaner element Use normal conditions except in dusty conditions | Every 20,000 km (12,500 miles)
Drain fuel filter | ● |  | ● |  | ● |  | ● |  | ● |
Replace fuel filter |  | ● |  | ● |  | ● |  | ● |  | ●
Inspect drive belts

- Check for cracks and damage
- Check deflection and tension

Replace engine coolant Use genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2 | At 100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 5 years, then every 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 3 years
Replace manual transmission fluid Use genuine Honda MTF | Every 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 4 years
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 brake linings for cracking, grazing, wear, and contamination
- Check the calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness

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

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

Every 3 years
Check parking brake adjustment Check the parking brake operation | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ●

Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first | km x 1,000 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200
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miles x 1,000 | 12.5 | 25.0 | 37.5 | 50.0 | 62.5 | 75.0 | 87.5 | 100.0 | 112.5 | 125.0
months | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120
Replace dust and pollen filter When the customer drives primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air, under dusty conditions, or the air flow from the heating and cooling system/climate control system becomes less than normal. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ●
Check lights alignment Check the position of the headlights
Test drive (noise, stability, dashboard operation)
Inspect vehicle corrosion Paintwork and bodywork check | Every year
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

Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check the boot for damage and leaking grease | Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months
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

Brake hoses and lines (including VSA) Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve, and VSA modulator-control unit and leakage | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ●
All fluid levels and condition of fluids Check levels and check for leaks. If necessary, and engine coolant, MTF , brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield fluid
Exhaust system Check the catalytic converter heat shield, 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
Tyre condition