2012 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 458

Maintenance MinderTM Your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best and can provide competent, efficient service. However, service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect. Maintenance may be done by any qualified service facility or person who is skilled in this type of automotive service. Keep all receipts as proof of completion, and have the person who does the work fill out your Maintenance Journal or Canadian Maintenance Log. Check your warranty booklet for more information. We recommend using Acura parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done. These are manufactured to the same high quality standards as the original components, so you can be confident of their performance and durability. U.S. Vehicles: According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void your emissions warranties. However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated by the multiinformation display. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed. Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 387 . Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 387 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 463 . Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. See page 467 . Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 480 . Lights Check the operation of all the lights monthly. See page 468 . 452