Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions - Australia and New Zealand Models

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 5,000 km (3,125 miles) or 6 months
Replace engine oil filter | Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months
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 |  |  |  | ● |  |  |  | ● |  |
Replace spark plugs |  |  |  |  | ● |  |  |  |  | ●
Inspect drive belts Check for cracks, damage, deflection, and tension |  | ● |  | ● |  | ● |  | ● |  | ●
Inspect idle speed |  |  |  |  | ● |  |  |  |  | ●
Replace engine coolant Use genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 | At 200,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years, then every 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
Replace manual transmission fluid Use Honda MTF |  |  | ● |  |  | ● |  |  | ● |
Replace automatic transmission fluid Use Honda ATF-Z1 |  |  | ● |  | ● |  | ● |  | ● |
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

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 is between upper and lower marks on the reservoir

Every 3 years
Check parking brake adjustment Check the parking brake operation | ● | ● |  | ● |  | ● |  | ● |  | ●
Replace dust and pollen filter | Every 30,000 km (18,750 miles) or 1 year
Check lights alignment Check the position of the headlights | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ●
Test drive Check for road stability, noise, vibrations, and dashboard operation | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ●
Rotate tyres Check tyre inflation and condition at least once per month | Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles)

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
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 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