Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions03-6

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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions03-6

Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions03-6

(European Model)

Listed by Maintenance Item
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 (see page 03-4) .

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 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120

months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120

Replace engine oil (see page 08-5) Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months

Replace engine oil filter (see page 08-6)

Inspect front and rear brakes
Check the brake pad and disc thickness. Check for damage or cracks (see page 19A-12) , (see page 19A-18) , (see page 19A-30) , (see page 19A-32) .
Check the brake linings for cracking, grazing, wear and contamination (see page 19A-39) .
Check the calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness.
(see page 19A-3)
Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months

Check parking brake adjustment (see page 19A-6) .

Check lights alignment
Check the position of the headlights (see page 22A-96) .

Test drive (noise, stability dashboard operation)
Check for road stability, noise, vibration 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.

Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check the boot for damage and leaking grease (see page 17-8) .
Inspect every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months

Suspension components (see page 18-3) .
Check the bolts for tightness.
Check all dust cover for deterioration and damage.

Driveshaft boots
Check the boot and boot band for cracks (see page 16-3) .
Check rack grease.

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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 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120

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 (see page 19B-36) .

All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Check levels and check for leaks. If necessary, add engine coolant (see page 10-6) , MTF (see page 13-4) , ATF (see page 14-131) , DPSF (4WD) (see page 15-13) , brake fluid (see page 19A-9) , windshield fluid, and battery fluid.

Exhaust system
Check the exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks and tightness (see page 09-9) .

Fuel lines and connections
Check fuel lines for loose connections, cracks and deterioration. Retighten loose connections and replace any damaged parts. (see page 11-155)

Tyre condition
Check for pressure, puncture, cuts, and irregular thread wear.

Clean (O) or replace () air cleaner element (see page 11-182) . Wet type

Dry type O O O O O

Replace spark plugs (see page 04-23) . Every 40,000 km (24,000 miles)

Inspect valve clearance (see page 06-9) .

Inspect and adjust drive belts
Check for cracks, damage, deflection and tension (see page 04-29) .

Replace dust and pollen filter (see page 21-25) . Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 1 year

Replace fuel filter (see page 11-166) .

Inspect idle speed (see page 11-148) .

Replace manual transmission fluid
Use genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) (see page 13-4) .
Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles) or 4 years

Replace automatic transmission fluid
Use genuine Honda ATF-Z1 (see page 14-131) .
At 60,000 km (36,000 miles) or 4 years, then replace every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or 2 years

Replace rear differential fluid (4WD model)
Use genuine Honda DPSF (see page 15-13) .
At 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or 5 years, then replace every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or 3 years

Replace engine Coolant
Use Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (see page 10-6) .
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 (see page 19A-9) .
Every 3 years

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	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120
months	12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120
Replace engine oil (see page 08-5)	Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Replace engine oil filter (see page 08-6)
Inspect front and rear brakes Check the brake pad and disc thickness. Check for damage or cracks (see page 19A-12) , (see page 19A-18) , (see page 19A-30) , (see page 19A-32) . Check the brake linings for cracking, grazing, wear and contamination (see page 19A-39) . Check the calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness. (see page 19A-3)	Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Check parking brake adjustment (see page 19A-6) .
Check lights alignment Check the position of the headlights (see page 22A-96) .
Test drive (noise, stability dashboard operation) Check for road stability, noise, vibration 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.
Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check the boot for damage and leaking grease (see page 17-8) .	Inspect every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Suspension components (see page 18-3) . Check the bolts for tightness. Check all dust cover for deterioration and damage.
Driveshaft boots Check the boot and boot band for cracks (see page 16-3) . 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	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120
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 (see page 19B-36) .
All fluid levels and condition of fluids Check levels and check for leaks. If necessary, add engine coolant (see page 10-6) , MTF (see page 13-4) , ATF (see page 14-131) , DPSF (4WD) (see page 15-13) , brake fluid (see page 19A-9) , windshield fluid, and battery fluid.
Exhaust system Check the exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks and tightness (see page 09-9) .
Fuel lines and connections Check fuel lines for loose connections, cracks and deterioration. Retighten loose connections and replace any damaged parts. (see page 11-155)
Tyre condition Check for pressure, puncture, cuts, and irregular thread wear.
Clean (O) or replace () air cleaner element (see page 11-182) .	Wet type
Dry type	O		O		O		O		O
Replace spark plugs (see page 04-23) .	Every 40,000 km (24,000 miles)
Inspect valve clearance (see page 06-9) .
Inspect and adjust drive belts Check for cracks, damage, deflection and tension (see page 04-29) .
Replace dust and pollen filter (see page 21-25) .	Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 1 year
Replace fuel filter (see page 11-166) .
Inspect idle speed (see page 11-148) .
Replace manual transmission fluid Use genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) (see page 13-4) .	Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles) or 4 years
Replace automatic transmission fluid Use genuine Honda ATF-Z1 (see page 14-131) .	At 60,000 km (36,000 miles) or 4 years, then replace every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or 2 years
Replace rear differential fluid (4WD model) Use genuine Honda DPSF (see page 15-13) .	At 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or 5 years, then replace every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or 3 years
Replace engine Coolant Use Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (see page 10-6) .	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 (see page 19A-9) .	Every 3 years

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