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
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the Multi-
Inf ormation Display, a Maintenance
Record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .
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 .194
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Maintenance Minder . 195
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Maintenance Record .200
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Fluid Locations .202
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Engine Compartment Covers . 203
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Adding Engine Oil .204
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 205
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Engine Coolant .207
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Windshield Washers .208
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 209
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 210
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 211
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Power Steering Fluid . 212
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Hood Latch .212
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Lights .213
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Seat Belts .218
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Floor Mats .218
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Wiper Blades .219
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Tires .220
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Checking the Battery . 226
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Vehicle Storage .227
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No. Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23 15 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
20 A
15 A
30 A
7.5 A 20 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
100 A 50 A Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
IGP
Condenser Fan
Front Fog Light
Daytime Running Light
Radiator Fan Motor
MG Clutch Relay
Horn, Stop
Rear Defroster
Back UP, ACC
Hazard Warning
VSA Pump Motor Relay
VSA Fail Safe Relay
FI ECU
Power Seat
Heater Motor
Battery
IGI Main
1
2
3
4
5 15 A
30 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A Left Headlight Low Beam
Rear Defroster Coil
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Light
Right Headlight High Beam
U.S. models Canadian models
1: 2:
1
2
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed247
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
