Acura 2003 MDX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 297)

This section explains the importance
of keeping your vehicle well
maintained and why you should
follow basic maintenance safety
precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
...................... Maintenance Safety . 294
. Important Safety Precautions . 295
................. Maintenance Schedule . 296
... Required Maintenance Record . 303
....... Owner Maintenance Checks . 305
.............................. Fluid Locations . 306
...................................... Engine Oil . 307
.................................. Adding Oil . 307
.................... Recommended Oil . 307
.............................. Synthetic Oil . 308
.................................... Additives . 308
..... Changing the Oil and Filter . 309
............................. Cooling System . 311
............ Adding Engine Coolant . 311
....... Replacing Engine Coolant . 313
.................... Windshield Washers . 316
.... Automatic Transmission Fluid . 317
.......................... Differential Fluid . 318
............. Transfer Assembly Fluid . 318
.................................... Brake Fluid . 319
............................ Brake System . 319
.............................. Power Steering . 320
..................... Air Cleaner Element . 321
.................................... Hood Latch . 323
.................................... Spark Plugs . 323
.............................. Replacement . 323
............................ Specifications . 325
........................................... Battery . 326
................................. Wiper Blades . 328
.............. Air Conditioning System . 330
.................. Dust and Pollen Filter . 331
..................................... Drive Belts . 331
.................................... Timing Belt . 332
............................................... Tires . 332
...................................... Inflation . 332
.................................. Inspection . 334
.............................. Maintenance . 335
............................. Tire Rotation . 335
... Replacing Tires and Wheels . 336
...................... Wheels and Tires . 337
.......................... Winter Driving . 337
............................. Snow Tires . 338
............................ Tire Chains . 338
............................................. Lights . 339
..................... Headlight Aiming . 341
........................ Replacing Bulbs . 341
.................... Storing Your Vehicle . 349
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page
for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.
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