This section explains the importance
of keeping your vehicle well
maintained and why you should
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.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
......................Maintenance Safety . 294
.Important Safety Precautions . 295
.................Maintenance Schedule . 296
...Required Maintenance Record . 303
.......Owner Maintenance Checks . 305
..............................Fluid Locations . 306
......................................Engine Oil . 307
..................................Adding Oil . 307
....................Recommended Oil . 307
..............................Synthetic Oil . 308
....................................Additives . 308
.....Changing the Oil and Filter . 309
.............................Cooling System . 311
............Adding Engine Coolant . 311
.......Replacing Engine Coolant . 313
....................Windshield Washers . 316
....Automatic Transmission Fluid . 317
..........................Differential Fluid . 318
.............Transfer Assembly Fluid . 318
....................................Brake Fluid . 319
............................Brake System . 319
..............................Power Steering . 320
.....................Air Cleaner Element . 321
....................................Hood Latch . 323
....................................Spark Plugs . 323
..............................Replacement . 323
............................Specifications . 325
...........................................Battery . 326
.................................Wiper Blades . 328
..............Air Conditioning System . 330
..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 331
.....................................Drive Belts . 331
....................................Timing Belt . 332
...............................................Tires . 332
......................................Inflation . 332
..................................Inspection . 334
..............................Maintenance . 335
.............................Tire Rotation . 335
...Replacing Tires and Wheels . 336
......................Wheels and Tires . 337
..........................Winter Driving . 337
.............................Snow Tires . 338
............................Tire Chains . 338
.............................................Lights . 339
.....................Headlight Aiming . 341
........................Replacing Bulbs . 341
....................Storing Your Vehicle . 349
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