2006 Acura RSX wiper fluid

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 .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .166
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Maintenance Schedule .167
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Maintenance Record .171
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Fluid Locations .173
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Adding Engine Oil .174
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Changing the Oil and Filter .175
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Engine Coolant .177
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Windshield Washers .179
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .179
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Manual Transmission Fluid .181
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Brake Fluid .181
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Clutch Fluid .182
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Drive Belts .182
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Power Steering Fluid .183
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Lights .184
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .191
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Floor Mats .191
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Dust and Pollen Filter .191
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Wiper Blades .192
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Tires .194
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Checking the Battery .200
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Vehicle Storage .201
243
Maintenance
Maint enance
165

CONT INUED
Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at
least monthly during normal use.Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.
Shut of f the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
The low
washer level indicator will come
on when the level is low.
Fill the reservoir with a good-
quality windshield washer f luid.
This increases the cleaning
capability and prevents f reezing in
cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir,
clean the edges of the windshield
wiper blades with windshield
washerfluidonacleancloth.This
will help to condition them. 1.
2.
On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers, A utomatic T ransmission Fluid
Windshield Washers
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Maint enance
179
DIPSTICKDo not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.

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Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .203
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .232
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Unleaded Gasoline .133
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .177
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Vehicle Capacity Load .142
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Vehicle Dimensions .230
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .228
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Vehicle Storage .201
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VIN .228
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Viscosity, Oil .174
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .46
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Warranty Coverages .241
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .179
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Indicator .55
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Operation .60Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering .63
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Alignment and Balance .197
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Compact Spare .204
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Wrench .207
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .77
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Rear, Def ogger .62
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .60
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Def roster .90
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Washers .60
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .192
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Operation .60
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Worn Tires .196
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .225
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