If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer. This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself . This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .206
.
Important Safety Precautions . 207
.................
Maintenance Schedule . 208
...
Required Maintenance Record . 215
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 217
..............................
Fluid Locations .218
......................................
Engine Oil .219
..................................
Adding Oil .219
....................
Recommended Oil .219
..............................
Synthetic Oil .220
....................................
Additives .220
.....
Changing the Oil and Filter . 221
.............................
Cooling System .223
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 223
.......
Replacing Engine Coolant . 225
....................
Windshield Washers .229
....
Automatic Transmission Fluid . 230
....................................
Brake Fluid .231
............................
Brake System .231
..............................
Power Steering .232
....................................
Hood Latch .233
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .233
....................................
Spark Plugs .235
..............................
Replacement .235
............................
Specif ications .237
...........................................
Battery .238 .................................
Wiper Blades .241
..............
Air Conditioning System . 243
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 244
.....................................
Drive Belts .244
....................................
Timing Belt .245
...............................................
Tires .245
......................................
Inf lation .245
..................................
Inspection .247
..............................
Maintenance .248
.............................
Tire Rotation .248
...
Replacing Tires and Wheels . 249
......................
Wheels and Tires .250
..........................
Winter Driving .250
.............................
Snow Tires .251
............................
Tire Chains .251
.............................................
Lights .252
.....................
Headlight Aiming .254
........................
Replacing Bulbs .254
...........................
Storing Your Car .263
321
Maintenance
Maint enance205
ÎÎ
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 50
..................
Warranty Coverages .319
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 229
.......................................
Indicator .59
.....................................
Operation .69
.........................................
Washing .266
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 267
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 71
............
Alignment and Balance . 248 ......
Cleaning Aluminum Alloys . 267
..........................
Compact Spare .274
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .270
..................
Operating the Power . 99
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .70
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .68
...........................
Def roster .120, 125
.......................................
Washers .69
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .241
.....................................
Operation .68
....................................
Wood Trim .270
....................................
Worn Tires .247
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 300
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 304
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .193
........
VSA System Indicator . 57,194
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 57,193
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .194
.............................
Vehicle Storage .263
.....................................
Ventilation .114
.................................................
VIN .304
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .269
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .220
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