All service items not detailed in thissection should be performed by acertified technician or other qualifiedmechanic.Important Safety PrecautionsTo eliminate potential hazards, readthe instructions before you begin,and make sure you have the toolsand skills required.● Make sure your vehicle is parkedon level ground, the parking brakeis set, and the engine is off.● To clean parts, use a commerciallyavailable degreaser or partscleaner, not gasoline.● To reduce the possibility of fire orexplosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,and flames away from the batteryand all fuel-related parts.● Wear eye protection and protectiveclothing when working with thebattery or compressed air.Improperly maintaining thisvehicle, or failing to correct aproblem before driving cancause a crash in which you canbe seriously hurt or killed.Always follow the inspectionand maintenancerecommendations andschedules in this owner'smanual.Potential Vehicle Hazards● Carbon Monoxide poison fromengine exhaust. Be sure there isadequate ventilation whenever youoperate the engine.● Burns from hot parts. Let theengine and exhaust system cooldown before touching any parts.● Injury from moving parts. Donot run the engine unlessinstructed to do so.Failure to properly followmaintenance instructions andprecautions can cause you tobe seriously hurt or killed.Always follow the proceduresand precautions in this owner'smanual.Some of the most important safetyprecautions are given here. However,we cannot warn you of everyconceivable hazard that can arise inperforming maintenance. Only youcan decide whether or not youshould perform a given task.Maintenance Safety50611/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu
