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 how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .220
.
Important Safety Precautions . 221
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Maintenance Schedule . 222
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Required Maintenance Record . 229
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Fluid Locations .232
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Engine Oil .233
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Adding Oil .233
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Recommended Oil .233
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Synthetic Oil .234
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Additives .235
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 235
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Cooling System .238
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Adding Engine Coolant . 238
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 240
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Windshield Washers .243
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 244
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Brake Fluid .246
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Brake System .246
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Power Steering .247
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Hood Latch .247
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Air Cleaner Element .248
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Spark Plugs .250
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Replacement .250
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Specif ications .252
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Battery .253 .................................
Wiper Blades .256
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Air Conditioning System . 258
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 259
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Drive Belts .259
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Timing Belt .260
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Tires .260
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Inf lation .261
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Inspection .262
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Maintenance .263
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Tire Rotation .264
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 264
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Wheels and Tires .265
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Winter Driving .266
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Snow Tires .266
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Traction Devices . 266
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Lights .267
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Headlight Aiming .269
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Replacing Bulbs .269
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Storing Your Car .277
333
Maintenance
Maint enance219
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Fuses, Checking the .307
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 180
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Gasohol .322
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Gasoline .174
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 174
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Tank, Filling the .175
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Gas Station Procedures . 174
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .212
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 190
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Glass Cleaning .284
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Glove Box .87
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .212 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 269
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .269
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 269
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .91
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High Altitude, Starting at . 189
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High-Low Beam Switch . 69
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .157
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Hood Latch .247
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Hood, Opening the .176
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Hydroplaning .210
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 316Ignition
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Keys .76
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Switch .78
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Timing Control System . 325
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Immobilizer System .77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .30
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Inf ant Seats .30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 261
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Inside Mirror .94
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Inspection, Tire .262
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning .282
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Interior Lights .111
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .291
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Jack, Tire .290
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Jump Starting .296
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