REQUIRED MANUALS & DOCUMENTATION
(In glove compartment or provided upon delivery)
Owner's manual
New Car Warranty manual
Certified Warranty Booklet
Vehicle History Report copy (Title History Check)
Copy of HCUC 150-point Inspection Checklist in Glove Compartment (once completed)
Radio Security Code
Navigation Code (if applicable)
VIN INSPECTION
Vehicle VIN plates match, engine compartment, door jambs and dash
VIN/FMVSS label on door jamb
Perform VIN Status Inquiry check and perform applicable recall or campaign repairs
MINIMUM REPLACEMENT ITEMS
Engine oil & filter—with Genuine Honda filter
Air filter—if dirty or at service interval
Brake fluid—if dirty/discolored or at service interval
Floor mats—replace mats, unless in good condition
Wiper blades—replace unless they wipe windshield clean
Coolant—replace if dirty or at service interval with genuine Honda fluid
Tires—minimum tread depth 5/32 across tread width
Disc brake pads—replace if wear is greater than 50 percent
Brake shoes—replace if wear is greater than 50 percent
Antenna mast—replace if bent or sticking (if applicable)
Automatic transmission fluid—replace if discolored or at service interval
Differential fluid—replace if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)
Rear differential fluid—replace if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Nearest scheduled maintenance must be performed if within 3 months or 2,500 miles of service interval, or if no record of service exists
ROAD TEST
Starting—cold/hot
Idle vibration—cold/hot
Engine noise—cold/hot & high/low speeds
Acceleration—power
Engine operating temperature
Driveability—smoothness
AT shift quality/AT shift points
MT shifter operation
MT clutch—smoothness, effort, slippage
Transmission/transaxle noise—cold/hot
CV joint/drive axle noise—full lock turn right/left
Braking—noise, vibration, effort
Parking brake operation
Steering effort—drifting right or left
Steering-wheel free play/steering-wheel centered
Cruise control operation, including resume
Horn operation
Wind noise/squeaks/rattles
Speedometer/odometer operation
Heater/defroster operation
A/C cooling performance/vent outlet temperature
Tire or steering-wheel vibration
Body/suspension—performance/noise/rough road test
UNDER HOOD—CHECK FOR UNACCEPTABLE AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS
Battery—condition, fluid level, load test
Alternator—belt condition/tension, charging
Starter operation
Distributor—cap & rotor condition, shaft looseness
Ignition system operation
Fuel system operation—connections/leakage
Fuel filter—replace per maintenance schedule
Radiator—leaks, road-hazard damage
A/C condenser—corrosion, road-hazard damage
Cooling fan operation
Coolant—replace if discolored, insufficient protection
Coolant hoses—check condition
Power steering—fluid level, belt condition/tension
A/C compressor—proper cycling, belt condition/tension
Heater valve adjustment
Engine valve noise
Engine/transmission mount condition
Engine—remove valve cover, verify adequate maintenance, one valve cover for V-6 engine
Timing belt condition
UNDER VEHICLE—CHECK FOR UNACCEPTABLE AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS
Tires—OEM size, speed and load rating
Tires—matching brand & type
Tires—no road hazard damage/proper tire pressure
Tires—check for uneven wear or sidewall cracking
Wheels/rims—check for damage
Valve stem condition
Wheel lug nuts—all present and properly torqued
Spare tire—condition/pressure
Engine—oil leaks, drain plug threads
Transmission leaks
Coolant leaks
CV joint/boots/drive-shaft/universal joint—cracks, leakage
Brake pad thickness
Brake rotor thickness and surface
Brake caliper free movement
Brake caliper leakage
Rear-lining thickness (if applicable)
Rear-wheel cylinder leakage (if applicable)
Rear-drum thickness and surface
Hydraulic hose/line leakage
Suspension—springs, proper ride height
McPherson strut/shock absorber leakage
Bushing condition
Ball joint tightness
Tie-rod end tightness
Power-steering rack leakage
Entire exhaust system—condition, leaks, damage, noise
EXTERIOR—CHECK FOR UNACCEPTABLE AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS
Headlights—high/low operation and headlight aim, cracks, chips, scratches, pitting
Brakelights
Turn Signal Lights—operation, cracks, chips, scratches
Parking lamps
Fog lamps (if applicable)
Running lights (if applicable)
License-plate light
Taillights—operation, cracks, chips, scratches, damage
Back-up lamps
Emergency flasher
Water leaks
INTERIOR—CHECK FOR UNACCEPTABLE AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS
Fuel-gauge operation
Temperature-gauge operation
All warning lights illuminated with ignition "ON"
Dash light operation
Windshield wiper/washer operation
Audio system—radio/CD/cassette, speaker operation (audio steering wheel controls if applicable)
Navigation operation (if applicable)
Clock functions
Steering-wheel tilt/lock
Sunroof operation (if applicable)
Headliner condition
Cigarette lighter/power outlets (if equipped)
Alarm/theft system operation—check remote
SRS airbags—exterior condition/check warning lamp self check
Outside mirror operation, left & right
Rearview mirror operation—day/night operation
Window operation—noise, speed and full travel
Door locks—check manual and/or power operation and child safety function
Seat belts—condition, proper latching and retraction operation
Seat upholstery/leather condition—front & rear
Power seat operation (if equipped)
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Headrest movement
Rear defrost operation
Inside mirror/vanity light operation
Interior lights—switch/door operation
Glove compartment/glove compartment-light operation
Luggage compartment—jack & tool present
Trunk-lid release/trunk-lid light operation
Fuel door release
Hood release operation
APPEARANCE INSPECTION - EXTERIOR
Under hood—clean engine compartment
Front bumper—fascia, guards, finish
Grille—headlights, other lights, trim, emblems
Hood—emblems & finish
LF fender—finish, trim
LF door—finish, trim
LR door—finish, trim
LR fender—finish, trim
Trunk lid—finish, trim
Rear bumper—fascia, guards, trim
RR fender—finish, trim
RR door—finish, trim
RF door—finish, trim
RF fender—finish, trim
Roof—finish, trim
Windshield/glass—cracks, chips, scratches, pitting
APPEARANCE INSPECTION - INTERIOR
Carpet & mats—condition)
Dash & instrument panels
Console/center armrest/beverage holders
Front doors—controls, trim condition
Rear doors/quarter trim—controls, trim condition
Luggage compartment—mat/trim/carpet condition