oil reset Acura RDX 2013 Owner's Manual

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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information DisplayThe multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
Press the / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.■
Switching the Display
Tire Pressure for Each Tire
Black Screen
Engine Oil Life
Customize Settings
Average SpeedRange
Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy/Instant Fuel Economy
/ Button
SEL/RESET Button

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Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since the last time Trip A
or Trip B was reset.
Shows each tire's pressure.
2 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) P. 253
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 271
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Range
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Elapsed Time
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Average Speed
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Tire Pressure Monitor
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Engine Oil Life
1Elapsed Time
You can change the way the elapsed time is reset.
2 Customized Features P. 871Average Speed
You can change the way the average speed is reset.
2 Customized Features P. 87

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*1:Not available on all models
*2: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
DOOR
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature. WITH VEH SPD
*2/
SHIFT FROM
(P
/OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically. DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to

(P
*2/ALL DOORS with SHIFT
to (P
/DRIVER DOOR with
IGN OFF /ALL DOORS with
IGN OFF /OFF
DOOR LOCK MODE Sets up either the driver's door or all doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote.
DRIVER DOOR
*2/
ALL DOOR
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd
push)- The beeper sounds.
ON
*2/
OFF
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door. 90 sec
/60 sec /30 sec
*2
POWER
TAILGATE
SETUP
*1
POWER TAILGATE
KEYLESS OPEN MODE
Changes the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.
ANYTIME
*2 / WHEN
UNLOCKED
MAINTENA
NCE INFO.
Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service.
RESET /CANCEL
DEFAULT
ALL
Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.
CANCEL /SET

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TM
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Maintenance
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Maintenance Service Items
1Maintenance Service Items•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If the message
SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).CODE
Maintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil
*1
B
●Replace engine oil
*1 and oil filter
●Inspect front and rear brakes, service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system
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●Inspect fuel lines and connections
#
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C), in very low temperatures (under - 20 °F, -29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.CODE
Maintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2
●Replace air cleaner element
*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter
*3
●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission and transfer fluid
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4
●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant
6
●Replace rear differential fluid
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* Not available on all models

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TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder
TM
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Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Select CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS using the / button, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
3. Select MAINTENANCE INFO. using the / button, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
4. Select RESET using the / button, then press the SEL/RESET button.
u The service code will disappear and the engine oil life display will return to
100%.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button.■
Resetting the Display
1Resetting the Display
NOTICEFailure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the system showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after
completing the required maintenance service. If
someone other than a dealer performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
Engine Oil Life
SEL/RESET
Button
/ Button
Maintenance Item Codes