Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions - South Africa
Type R Model
Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule do not apply.
Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first.
km x 1,000
15
30
45
60
75
90
105
120
135
150
miles x 1,000
9.4
18.8
28.1
37.5
46.9
56.3
65.6
75.0
84.4
93.8
months
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
96
108
120
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Every 15,000 km
  Check valve clearance.
Every 45,000 km
  If the fuel the customer uses is suspected to be contaminated with dust,   replace every 45,000 km or 3 years.
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Every 105,000 km
  Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive belt   auto-tensioner indicator.
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  Use genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
At 200,000 km or 10 years, thereafter every 100,000 km or 5 years
  Use genuine Honda MTF.
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  • Check the brake pad and disc thickness. Check for damage or cracks.
  • Check the calipers for damage, leaks, and thickness.
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  • Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. We recommend genuine Honda Brake Fluid.
  • Check that brake fluid level between upper and lower marks on the reservoir.
Every 3 years
  Check parking brake operation.
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  If the vehicle is driven 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 becomes less than usual, replace   every 15,000 km or 1 year.
Every 30,000 km or 1 year
Rotate tyres
  Check tyre inflation and condition at least once per month.
Every 15,000 km


Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first.
km x 1,000
15
30
45
60
75
90
105
120
135
150
miles x 1,000
9.4
18.8
28.1
37.5
46.9
56.3
65.6
75.0
84.4
93.8
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.
  • Check steering linkage.
  • Check the boot for damage and leaking grease.
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  • Check the bolts for tightness.
  • Check all dust cover for deterioration and damage.
  • Check the boot and boot band for cracks.
  • Check boots for leaking grease.
  Check master cylinder, VSA modulator-control unit and damage and   leakage.
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
  Check levels and look for leaks. If necessary, add.
  Check the exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
  • Check fuel lines for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration.
  • Retighten loose connections and replace any damaged parts.