This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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 .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .156
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Maintenance Schedule . 157
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Maintenance Record .161
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Fluid Locations .163
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Adding Engine Oil .164
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Changing the Oil and Filter .165
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Windshield Washers .167
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Engine Coolant .167
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 169
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 170
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 171
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Drive Belts .172
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Power Steering Fluid . 173
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Hood Latch .173
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Lights .174
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Seat Belts .180
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Floor Mats .180
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DustandPollenFilter . 180
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Wiper Blades .181
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Tires .183
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Checking the Battery . 188
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Vehicle Storage .190
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.
236
Maintenance
Maint enance155
Î
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Vehicle Storage .190
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VIN .218
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Viscosity, Oil .164
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 46
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Warranty Coverages .233
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 167
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Indicator .53
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Operation .59
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 62
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Alignment and Balance . 185
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Compact Spare .192
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Wrench .194
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 78
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Rear, Def ogger .61
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .59
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Def roster .91
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Washers .59 Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades .181
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Operation .59
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Worn Tires .185
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 215
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