This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.
......................Maintenance Safety . 134
.................Maintenance Schedule . 135
....................Maintenance Record . 139
..............................Fluid Locations . 142
........................Adding Engine Oil . 143
.........Changing the Oil and Filter . 144
.............................Cooling System . 146
............Adding Engine Coolant . 146
....................Windshield Washers . 148
....Automatic Transmission Fluid . 149
........Manual Transmission Fluid . 150
................Brake and Clutch Fluid . 151
....................................Hood Latch . 152
....................................Timing Belt . 152
.............................................Lights . 153
.......................................Seat Belts . 157
.....................................Floor Mats . 157
..............................Power Antenna . 157
.................................Wiper Blades . 158
...............................................Tires . 160
...................Checking the Battery . 166
.............................Vehicle Storage . 167
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
and severe driving conditions, a
Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
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