Acura 2003 MDX Owner's Manual page 297

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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.
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 405 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 .
Differential Fluid ..........................
Transfer Assembly Fluid
Brake Fluid ....................................
Brake System ............................
Power Steering ..............................
Air Cleaner Element .....................
Hood Latch ....................................
Spark Plugs ....................................
Replacement ..............................
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. 295 Battery ...........................................
. 296 Wiper Blades
... 303 Air Conditioning System
....... . 305 Dust and Pollen Filter
. 306 Drive Belts
. 307 Timing Belt
. 307 Tires ...............................................
. 307 Inflation
. 308 Inspection
. 308 Maintenance
..... . 309 Tire Rotation
. 311 Replacing Tires and Wheels .
............ . 311 Wheels and Tires
....... . 313 Winter Driving
. 316 Snow Tires
.... 317 Tire Chains
. 318 Lights .............................................
............. . 318 Headlight Aiming
. 319 Replacing Bulbs
. 319 Storing Your Vehicle
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