Maintenance - Acura MDX Owner's Manual

Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 392
Safety When Performing Maintenance..393
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 394
Maintenance Minder TM ..................... 395
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood.. 399
Opening the Hood ........................... 400
Engine Compartment Cover............. 401
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 402
Oil Check ......................................... 403
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 404
* Not available on all models
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter... 405
Engine Coolant ................................ 407
Transmission Fluid............................ 409
Brake Fluid....................................... 410
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 410
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 411
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades...417
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 421
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 422
Tire Labeling .................................... 422
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 424
Wear Indicators................................ 426

Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Tire Service Life................................ 426
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 427
Tire Rotation.................................... 428
Winter Tires ..................................... 429
Battery............................................... 430
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 431
Remote Control and Wireless
Headphone Care ........................... 433
Climate Control System Maintenance ..435
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 436
Exterior Care.................................... 438
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