Maintenance; Before Performing Maintenance - Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Manual

Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance ............ 462
Safety When Performing Maintenance..463
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service...464
Maintenance Minder TM ..................... 465
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood.. 469
Opening the Hood ........................... 470
Engine Compartment Cover............. 471
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 472
Oil Check ......................................... 473
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 474
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...475
* Not available on all models
Engine Coolant ................................ 477
Transmission Fluid............................ 479
Brake Fluid....................................... 480
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 480
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 481
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades...486
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 490
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 491
Tire Labeling .................................... 491
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 493
Wear Indicators................................ 495
Tire Service Life ................................ 495

Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 496
Tire Rotation.................................... 497
Winter Tires ..................................... 498
Battery............................................... 499
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 501
Remote Control and Wireless
Headphone Care ........................... 503
Climate Control System Maintenance ..505
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 506
Exterior Care.................................... 508
Accessories and Modifications ........ 511
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