Maintenance - Acura ILX User Manual

Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 248
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 249
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 250
Maintenance Minder TM ..................... 251
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood..... 256
Opening the Hood ........................... 258
Engine Compartment Cover............. 259
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 261
Oil Check ......................................... 262
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 264
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 265
Engine Coolant ................................ 268
Transmission Fluid............................ 270
Brake/Clutch Fluid............................ 272
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 273
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 274
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 284
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 286
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 287
Tire Labeling .................................... 287
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).......289

Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Wear Indicators ............................... 291
Tire Service Life................................ 291
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 292
Tire Rotation.................................... 293
Winter Tires ..................................... 294
Battery............................................... 295
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 296
Climate Control System Maintenance .... 297
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 298
Exterior Care.................................... 300
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