Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (5D European)

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.
  

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
		miles x 1,000	12.5	25.0	37.5	50.0	62.5	75.0	87.5	100	112.5	125
		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			l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l
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
Check parking brake adjustment.			l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l
Check lights alignment Check the position of the headlights.			l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l
Test drive (noise, stability dashboard operation) Check for road stability, noise, vibration and dashboard operation.			l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l
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.			Inspect 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.

Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first.		km x 1,000	20	40	60	80	100	120	140	160	180	200
		miles x 1,000	12.5	25.0	37.5	50.0	62.5	75.0	87.5	100	112.5	125
		months	12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve and ABS modulator and leakage.			l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l	l
All fluid levels and condition of fluids Check levels and check for leaks. If necessary, add engine coolant, MTF, ATF, brake fluid, and 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.
Tyre condition Check for pressure, puncture, cuts, and irregular thread wear. Check expiry date for IMS bttle (if equipped)
Replace air cleaner element.		Wet type	Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
		Dry type
Clean air cleaner element.		Dry type only	Every 20,000 km (12,500 miles)
Replace spark plugs.		K20A6 engine	Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
		K24A3 engine	Every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)
Inspect valve clearance.			Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
Inspect and adjust drive belts Check for cracks, damage, deflection and tension.				l		l		l		l		l
Replace dust and pollen filter.			Every 30,000 km (18,750 miles) or 1 year
Replace fuel filter .								l
Inspect idle speed .								l
Replace manual transmission fluid (MTF) Use genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid MTF-II.			Every 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 4 years
Replace automatic transmission fluid (ATF) Use genuine Honda ATF-Z1			At 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 4 years, then replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years
Replace engine Coolant Use Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.			At 200,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years, then replace every 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
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