Acura 2001 TL Owner's Manual page 194

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This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to 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.
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 305 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.
Maintenance Safety ......................
Important Safety Precautions .
Maintenance Schedule .................
Required Maintenance Record .
Owner Maintenance Checks
Fluid Locations ..............................
Engine Oil ......................................
Adding Oil ..................................
Recommended Oil ....................
Synthetic Oil ..............................
Additives ....................................
Changing the Oil and Filter
Cooling System .............................
Adding Engine Coolant
Replacing Engine Coolant
Windshield Washers ....................
Automatic Transmission Fluid .
Brake Fluid ....................................
Brake System ............................
Power Steering ..............................
Hood Latch ....................................
Air Cleaner Element .....................
Spark Plugs ....................................
Replacement ..............................
Specifications ............................
Battery ...........................................
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Wiper Blades
. 193 Air Conditioning System
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Air Conditioning Filter
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. 204 Tires ...............................................
. 205 Inflation
. 205 Inspection
. 205 Maintenance
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Tire Rotation
. 207 Replacing Tires and Wheels .
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Wheels and Tires
. 210 Winter Driving
............ . 210 Snow Tires
....... . 212 Traction Devices
. 215 Lights .............................................
.... 216 Headlight Aiming
. 218 Replacing Bulbs
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Storing Your Car
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