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
1. Vehicle VIN plates match, engine compartment, door jambs and dash
2. VIN/FMVSS label on door jamb
3. Perform VIN Status Inquiry check and perform applicable recall or campaign repairs
Minimum Replacement Items
4. Engine oil & filter--with Genuine Honda filter
5. Air filter--if dirty or at service interval
6. Brake fluid--if dirty/discolored or at service interval
7. Floor mats--replace mats, unless in good condition
8. Wiper blades--replace unless they wipe windshield clean
9. Coolant--replace if dirty or at service interval with genuine Honda fluid
10. Tires--minimum tread depth 5/32 across tread width
11. Disc brake pads--replace if wear is greater than 50 percent
12. Brake shoes--replace if wear is greater than 50 percent
13. Antenna mast--replace if bent or sticking (if applicable)
14. Automatic transmission fluid--replace if discolored or at service interval
15. Differential fluid--replace if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)
16. Rear differential fluid--replace if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)
Scheduled Maintenance
17. 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
18. Starting--cold/hot
19. Idle vibration--cold/hot
20. Engine noise--cold/hot & high/low speeds
21. Acceleration--power
22. Engine operating temperature
23. Driveability--smoothness
24. AT shift quality/AT shift points
25. MT shifter operation
26. MT clutch--smoothness, effort, slippage
27. Transmission/transaxle noise--cold/hot
28. CV joint/drive axle noise--full lock turn right/left
29. Braking--noise, vibration, effort
30. Parking brake operation
31. Steering effort--drifting right or left
32. Steering-wheel free play/steering-wheel centered
33. Cruise control operation, including resume
34. Horn operation
35. Wind noise/squeaks/rattles
36. Speedometer/odometer operation
37. Heater/defroster operation
38. A/C cooling performance/vent outlet temperature
39. Tire or steering-wheel vibration
40. Body/suspension--performance/noise/rough road test
Under Hood--check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications
41. Battery--condition, fluid level, load test
42. Alternator--belt condition/tension, charging
43. Starter operation
44. Distributor--cap & rotor condition, shaft looseness
45. Ignition system operation
46. Fuel system operation--connections/leakage
47. Fuel filter--replace per maintenance schedule
48. Radiator--leaks, road-hazard damage
49. A/C condenser--corrosion, road-hazard damage
50. Cooling fan operation
51. Coolant--replace if discolored, insufficient protection
52. Coolant hoses--check condition
53. Power steering--fluid level, belt condition/tension
54. A/C compressor--proper cycling, belt condition/tension
55. Heater valve adjustment
56. Engine valve noise
57. Engine/transmission mount condition
58. Engine--remove valve cover, verify adequate maintenance, one valve cover for V-6 engine
59. Timing belt condition
Under Vehicle--check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications
60. Tires--OEM size, speed and load rating
61. Tires--matching brand & type
62. Tires--no road hazard damage/proper tire pressure
63. Tires--check for uneven wear or sidewall cracking
64. Wheels/rims--check for damage
65. Valve stem condition
66. Wheel lug nuts--all present and properly torqued
67. Spare tire--condition/pressure
68. Engine--oil leaks, drain plug threads
69. Transmission leaks
70. Coolant leaks
71. CV joint/boots/drive-shaft/universal joint--cracks, leakage
72. Brake pad thickness
73. Brake rotor thickness and surface
74. Brake caliper free movement
75. Brake caliper leakage
76. Rear-lining thickness (if applicable)
77. Rear-wheel cylinder leakage (if applicable)
78. Rear-drum thickness and surface
79. Hydraulic hose/line leakage
80. Suspension--springs, proper ride height
81. McPherson strut/shock absorber leakage
82. Bushing condition
83. Ball joint tightness
84. Tie-rod end tightness
85. Power-steering rack leakage
86. Entire exhaust system--condition, leaks, damage, noise
Exterior--check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications
87. Headlights--high/low operation and headlight aim, cracks, chips, scratches, pitting
88. Brakelights
89. Turn Signal Lights--operation, cracks, chips, scratches
90. Parking lamps
91. Fog lamps (if applicable)
92. Running lights (if applicable)
93. License-plate light
94. Taillights--operation, cracks, chips, scratches, damage
95. Back-up lamps
96. Emergency flasher
97. Water leaks
Interior--check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications
98. Fuel-gauge operation
99. Temperature-gauge operation
100. All warning lights illuminated with ignition "ON"
101. Dash light operation
102. Windshield wiper/washer operation
103. Audio system--radio/CD/cassette, speaker operation (audio steering wheel controls if applicable)
104. Navigation operation (if applicable)
105. Clock functions
106. Steering-wheel tilt/lock
107. Sunroof operation (if applicable)
108. Headliner condition
109. Cigarette lighter/power outlets (if equipped)
110. Alarm/theft system operation--check remote
111. SRS airbags--exterior condition/check warning lamp self check
112. Outside mirror operation, left & right
113. Rearview mirror operation--day/night operation
114. Window operation--noise, speed and full travel
115. Door locks--check manual and/or power operation and child safety function
116. Seat belts--condition, proper latching and retraction operation
117. Seat upholstery/leather condition--front & rear
118. Power seat operation (if equipped)
119. Seat heaters (if equipped)
120. Headrest movement
121. Rear defrost operation
122. Inside mirror/vanity light operation
123. Interior lights--switch/door operation
124. Glove compartment/glove compartment-light operation
125. Luggage compartment--jack & tool present
126. Trunk-lid release/trunk-lid light operation
127. Fuel door release
128. Hood release operation
Appearance Inspection
Exterior
129. Under hood--clean engine compartment
130. Front bumper--fascia, guards, finish
131. Grille--headlights, other lights, trim, emblems
132. Hood--emblems & finish
133. LF fender--finish, trim
134. LF door--finish, trim
135. LR door--finish, trim
136. LR fender--finish, trim
137. Trunk lid--finish, trim
138. Rear bumper--fascia, guards, trim
139. RR fender--finish, trim
140. RR door--finish, trim
141. RF door--finish, trim
142. RF fender--finish, trim
143. Roof--finish, trim
144. Windshield/glass--cracks, chips, scratches, pitting
Interior
145. Carpet & mats--condition)
146. Dash & instrument panels
147. Console/center armrest/beverage holders
148. Front doors--controls, trim condition
149. Rear doors/quarter trim--controls, trim condition
150. Luggage compartment--mat/trim/carpet condition
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