Maintenance Main Items

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If the message "SERVICE" does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

NOTE:

Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160, 000 miles (256, 000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.

SYMBOL REFERENCE

Symbol	Maintenance Main Items
A	Replace engine oil (see ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ) Engine oil capacity without oil filter: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
B	Replace engine oil and oil filter (see ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT ) Engine oil capacity with oil filter: 4.3 L (4.5 US qt)
	Check front and rear brakes (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts. Check parking brake linings for cracking, grazing, wear, and for oil or grease contamination.
	Check parking brake adjustment (see PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ) Check the number of clicks (7 to 9) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 0 kgf, 44.1 lbf) of force.
	Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots (see STEERING LINKAGE AND GEARBOX INSPECTION ) Check steering linkage Check boots for damage and leaking grease. Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
	Inspect suspension components (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) Check bolts for tightness. Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage. Front (see FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ). Rear (see REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM ).
	Inspect driveshaft boots (see DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION ) Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
	Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines (see BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION ) Check master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage and leakage.
	Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids Engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ) Automatic transmission fluid (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ) Transfer fluid (4WD models) (see step 5 on TRANSFER ASSEMBLY FLUID REPLACEMENT ) Rear differential fluid (4WD models) (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ) Power steering fluid (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ) Brake fluid (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ) Windshield washer fluid
	Inspect exhaust system* Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and mufflers for damage, leaks, and tightness 2WD models (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ) 4WD models (see 4WD MODEL )
	Inspect fuel lines* (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ) and connections* (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING PRECAUTIONS ) Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace damaged parts.

NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with an asterisk (*) will not void the customer's emissions warranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance services be done at the recommended interval, to ensure long-term reliability.