Maintenance Reminder Light Reset Procedures: Maintenance Acura MDX III

ENGINE OIL LIFE/MAINTENANCE MINDER

Note. To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to ENGINE OIL LIFE/MAINTENANCE MINDER RESET INDEX . Only the vehicles listed in this index have an engine oil life or maintenance minder indicator.

ENGINE OIL LIFE/MAINTENANCE MINDER RESET INDEX

ENGINE OIL LIFE/MAINTENANCE MINDER - PROCEDURE 1

1. Turn ignition switch to ON (II) position. NOTE: Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II)
2. Push and release the SEL/RESET button repeatedly until the engine oil life indicator is displayed.
3. Press and hold SEL/RESET button for more than 10 seconds. The remaining engine oil life reset mode will be shown on multi-information display. NOTE: If you are resetting the display when the engine oil life is more than 15 %, make sure any maintenance item(s) requiring service are done before resetting the display.
4. Press UP or DOWN button repeatedly until the RESET indicator is displayed, then press the SEL/RESET button. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset to 100.
5. If you want to cancel the oil life reset mode, select CANCEL.

Resetting Multi-Information Display

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Press the SELECT/RESET button repeatedly until the oil life is displayed (if more than 15%) or the maintenance message is displayed (if oil life is less than 15%). NOTE: If you are resetting the display when the oil life is more than 15%, the maintenance message "SERVICE DUE SOON" will be displayed. Make sure the maintenance items requiring service have been performed before resetting this display.
3. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for 10 seconds until you see the maintenance message or "MAINTENANCE RESET". If the maintenance message is displayed, press and hold the SELECT/RESET button again for 10 seconds until you see "MAINTENANCE RESET". To reset the display, press the SELECT/RESET button to select "OK". The next time the ignition switch is turned to "ON", the display will show "OIL LIFE 100%". If you do not want to reset the display, press the side of the INFO button to select "Cancel". NOTE: If the required service is performed and the display is not reset or if the display is reset without performing the service, the system will not show the proper maintenance levels. This can lead to serious mechanical problems because there will be no record of when maintenance is needed. If the indicated maintenance service is not performed and the remaining engine oil life is less than 0 percent, "SERVICE PAST DUE" will display, have the service performed immediately and make sure to reset the display as previously described. If the message "SERVICE DUE NOW" does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

ENGINE OIL LIFE/MAINTENANCE MINDER - PROCEDURE 4

1. Turn ignition switch to ON (II) position.
2. If engine oil life minder is not displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on steering wheel repeatedly until oil life minder is displayed.
3. Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for more than 10 seconds. The remaining engine oil life reset mode will be shown on the multi-information display.
4. Press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons on steering wheel to select RESET, and press SEL/RESET button. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset to 100.
5. To cancel resetting the oil life reset mode, press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to select CANCEL, and press SEL/RESET button. NOTE: If you do not complete the reset procedure within 30 seconds after selecting the reset mode, the mode will be canceled automatically.

ENGINE OIL LIFE/MAINTENANCE MINDER - PROCEDURE 5

1. Turn ignition switch to ON (II) position.
2. If the oil life minder is not displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until it is.
3. Press and hold the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel for 10 seconds. The remaining engine oil life reset mode will be shown on the multi-information display.
4. To reset the engine oil life, press the UP or DOWN button on steering wheel to select RESET on the display, and press the SEL/RESET button.
5. To cancel resetting the oil life, press the UP or DOWN button on steering wheel to select CANCEL on the display, and press SEL/RESET button.

ENGINE OIL LIFE/MAINTENANCE MINDER - PROCEDURE 6

1. Turn power mode to ON.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons on the steering wheel (right side) to display CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS on the multi-information display (center of instrument cluster).
3. Press the SEL/RESET button to select CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS.
4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons on the steering wheel to display MAINTENANCE INFO. Press the SEL/RESET button to select.
5. To reset the engine oil life, press the UP or DOWN button on steering wheel to select RESET on the display, and press the SEL/RESET button.
6. To cancel resetting the oil life, press the UP or DOWN button on steering wheel to select CANCEL on the display, and press SEL/RESET button.

ENGINE OIL LIFE/MAINTENANCE MINDER - PROCEDURE 7

1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Using the multi-function steering-wheel control (right side of steering wheel), go to Vehicle Settings > Maintenance Info.
3. Push the multi-function steering-wheel control. The oil life reset mode is displayed on the MID.
4. Select Reset with the multi-function steering-wheel controls, then push the multi-function steering wheel control. The displayed maintenance items disappear, and the engine oil life display returns to 100%. NOTE: To cancel the oil life reset mode, select Cancel, then push the multi-function steering-wheel control.

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED LIGHT

Note. To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to MAINTENANCE REQUIRED LIGHT RESET INDEX . Only the vehicles listed in this index have a MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light.

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED LIGHT RESET INDEX

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED - PROCEDURE 1

1. For the first 6000 miles after completion of scheduled maintenance and indicator light reset, the MAINT REQD reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds when ignition is turned to ON position. Between 6000-7500 miles, the MAINT REQD reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds, then flash for 8 seconds, and then go out. After exceeding 7500 miles without having scheduled maintenance performed, light will remain on until it is reset.
2. When service has been completed, reset MAINT REQD reminder light. To reset light, ensure ignition switch is in OFF position. Turn ignition switch to ON position, with engine off. Push RESET button on maintenance reminder unit located behind lower dash cover and hold for 3 seconds. (Scheme 1) Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Turn ignition switch to ON position and verify MAINT REQD light has been reset.

Scheme 1

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED - PROCEDURE 2

1. At each 7500 mile service interval, the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light will change from Green to Yellow. If service is not performed (and light is not reset), the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light will change from Yellow to Red.
2. When service has been completed, reset MAINTENANCE REQUIRED reminder light. To reset light, turn ignition ON. Push button located under dash to the right of steering column (above gas pedal) and hold for 3 seconds. Turn ignition OFF. Start engine and verify light has been reset.

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED - PROCEDURE 3

1. At each 7500 mile service interval, the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light will change from Green to Yellow. If service is not performed (and light is not reset), the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light will change from Yellow to Red.
2. When service has been completed, reset MAINTENANCE REQUIRED reminder light. To reset reminder light, turn ignition off. Insert ignition key in slot provided below tachometer. (Scheme 2)

Scheme 2

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED - PROCEDURE 4

1. At 5900-6100 miles MAINT REQ'D light blinks for 10 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position. At 7400-7600 miles MAINT REQ'D light illuminates and stays on while ignition switch is in ON (II) position.
2. To reset MAINT REQ'D light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Push and hold the Trip or Select and the reset buttons simultaneously. Turn ignition switch to ON (II) position, and continue to hold buttons for more than 10 seconds.

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED - PROCEDURE 5

1. For the first 6,000 miles after Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, will come on for 2 seconds when you turn ignition switch to ON (II). Between 6,000 and 7,500 miles, this indicator will light for 2 seconds when you first turn ignition switch to ON (II) and then flash for 10 seconds. If you exceed 7,500 miles without having scheduled maintenance preformed, this indicator will remain on as a constant reminder.
2. To reset, turn engine OFF. Press and hold Select and Reset buttons on instrument panel, then turn ignition switch to ON (II). Hold buttons for approximately 10 seconds until indicator goes off.

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED - PROCEDURE 6

1. For the first 8000 miles after completion of scheduled maintenance and indicator light reset, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds when ignition is turned to ON (II) position. Between 8000-10,000 miles, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then flash for 10 seconds, when ignition is turned on. After exceeding 10,000 miles without having scheduled maintenance performed, light will remain on until it is reset.
2. When service has been completed, reset MAINT REQ'D reminder light. To reset light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press and hold SELECT/RESET button located on right side of instrument cluster. While still holding button, turn ignition switch to ON (II) position, with engine off. Hold button until reminder light resets, after about 10 seconds.
3. If MAINT REQ'D reminder light does not reset, ensure headlights, parking lights, or both are turned off when resetting reminder light. The MAINT REQ'D indicator cannot be reset if any of these lights are on. If vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights and lights come on when ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position, daytime running lights must be disabled before indicator light can be reset.