Acura CL 2003 Owner's Manual page 15

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This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and how 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 341 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 ....................
Transmission Fluid .......................
Automatic
Transmission .........................
5-speed Manual
Transmission .........................
Brake and Clutch Fluid ................
Brake System ............................
Clutch System ...........................
Power Steering ..............................
Hood Latch ....................................
. 226 Air Cleaner Element
. 227 Spark Plugs
. 228 Replacement
... 235 Specifications
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. 238 Wiper Blades
. 239 Air Conditioning System
. 239 Dust and Pollen Filter
. 239 Drive Belts
. 240 Timing Belt
. 240 Tires ...............................................
..... . 241 Inflation
. 243 Inspection
............ . 243 Maintenance
....... . 245 Tire Rotation
. 249
Replacing Tires and Wheels .
. 250 Wheels and Tires
Winter Driving
. 250 Snow Tires
Tire Chains
. 251 Lights .............................................
. 252 Headlight Aiming
. 252 Replacing Bulbs
. 253 Storing Your Car
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