wiper fluid Acura MDX 2002 Owner's Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and 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 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 .248
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Important Safety Precautions .249
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Maintenance Schedule .250
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Required Maintenance Record .257
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Owner Maintenance Checks .259
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Fluid Locations .260
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Engine Oil .261
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Adding Oil .261
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Recommended Oil .261
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Synthetic Oil .262
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Additives .262
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Changing the Oil and Filter .263
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Cooling System .265
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Adding Engine Coolant .265
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Replacing Engine Coolant .267
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Windshield Washers .270
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .271
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Dif f erential Fluid .272
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Brake Fluid .273
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Brake System .273
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Power Steering .274
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Air Cleaner Element .275
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Hood Latch .277
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Spark Plugs .277
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Replacement .277
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Specif ications .279 ...........................................
Battery .280
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Wiper Blades .282
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Air Conditioning System .284
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Dust and Pollen Filter .285
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Drive Belts .285
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Timing Belt .286
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Tires .286
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Inf lation .286
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Inspection .288
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Maintenance .289
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Tire Rotation .289
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Replacing Tires and Wheels .290
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Wheels and Tires .291
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Winter Driving .291
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Snow Tires .292
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Tire Chains .292
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Lights .293
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Headlight Aiming .295
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Replacing Bulbs .295
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Storing Your Vehicle .303
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