Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 313

According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with an asterisk (*) will not void customer's emission
warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage period to ensure long-term reliability.

For Canadian models:
This Maintenance Schedule outlines the minimum required maintenance.

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Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY under one or more of the Severe Driving Conditions (page

*1: Do not adjust the gap, replace the spark plug if it is out of service limit.
*2: Replace the timing belt and timing balancer belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.) 100,000 km (Canada) if the vehicle regularly is driven in one or more of these conditions:

• In very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C).
• In very low temperatures (under -20°F, -29°C).

*3: Replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if the vehicle is driven primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and diesel-powered vehi-

cles. Replace the air conditioning filter more often if air flow from the climate control system becomes less than usual.

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reliability.

Severe Driving Conditions:

• Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
• Driving in hot [over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
• Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving.
• Trailer towing, driving with a roof-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.
• Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

NOTE: If the vehicle is driven OCCASIONALLY under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule on pages

3-12

and

3-13