Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions - EU
50,000miles(4year)
Type R Model
Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the customer's vehicle is driven MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions.
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Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperature, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
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Driving in extremely hot over 35 °C (95 °F) conditions.
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Extensive idling, or long periods of stop-and-go driving.
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Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.
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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.
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Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator.
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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.
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Check the position of the headlights.
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Test drive (noise, stability, dashboard operation)
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Check expiry date for temporary repair kit bottle
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Visually inspect the following items:
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Check for correct installation and position, check for cracks, deterioration, rust, and leaks.
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Check tightness of screws, nuts, and joints. If necessary, retighten.
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Check master cylinder, VSA modulator-control unit damage and leakage.
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All fluid level and condition of fluid
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Check levels and look for leaks. If necessary, add.
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Check the exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
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Check fuel lines for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration.
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Retighten loose connections and replace any damage parts.
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Tyre condition
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Check pressure, puncture, or cuts and irregular thread wear.
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Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months
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Check the brake pad and disc thickness. Check damage and cracks.
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Check the brake linings for cracking, grazing, wear, and contamination.
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Visually inspect the following items:
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Check steering linkage.
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Check the boot for damage and leaking grease.
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Check the bolts for tightness.
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Check all dust cover for deterioration and damage.
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Check the boot and boot band for cracks.
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Check boots for leaking grease.
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Every 20,000 km (12,500 miles)
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Use normal schedule except dusty conditions.
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Use normal conditions maintenance schedule except in dusty conditions.
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Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
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Use normal conditions maintenance schedule except in dusty conditions.
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Every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)
At 200,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years, thereafter every 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
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Use genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
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Every 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 4 years
Every 3 years
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Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. We recommend genuine Honda Brake Fluid.
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Check that brake fluid level is between upper and lower marks on the reservoir.
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Every year
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Inspect vehicle corrosion:
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refer to the Body Repair Manual
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External Paintwork and panel Corrosion Check.
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Under body Corrosion Check.
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