2018 Acura RDX oil reset

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the od ometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also disp lays important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
■Main displays
Press the / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
■Switching the Display
Models without fu ll color display
Tire Pressure for Each Tire
Black Screen
Engine Oil Life
Vehicle Settings
Average SpeedRange
Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
/ Button
SEL/RESET
Button

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Instrument Panel
Models with full color display
Tire Pressure for
Each Tire Turn-by-Turn
Directions
*
Engine Oil Life
Vehicle Settings Average Speed
Range Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
/ Button
SEL/RESET
ButtonCompass*
OFF
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows you turn-by-turn driv ing directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 316
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 349
■Range
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
■Turn-by-Turn Directions*
■Tire Pressure Monitor
■Engine Oil Life
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 102, 108
1Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 102, 108
1Turn-by-Turn Directions*
The multi-information disp lay shows a compass when
the route guidance is not used.
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance. 2 Customized Features P. 108
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
DOOR
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock. WITH VEH SPD
*1/
SHIFT FROM
(P/OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock. WHEN DRIVER’S DOOR
OPENS
*1/
WHEN SHIFTING
INTO PARK/ WHEN IGNITION
SWITCHED 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
*1/
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior
lights flash. LOCK (2nd
push)- The beeper sounds. ON
*1/
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 op
ening any door. 90 sec
/60 sec/ 30 sec
*1
POWER
TAILGATE
SETUPPOWER OPEN BY OUTER
HANDLEChanges the setting to open power tailgate by
tailgate outer handle.ON (POWER/MANUAL)*1/OFF
(MANUAL ONLY)
POWER TAILGATE
KEYLESS OPEN MODEChanges the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.ANYTIME*1/ WHEN
UNLOCKED
MAINTENANCE
INFO.Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. RESET
/CANCEL
DEFAULT
ALLCancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.CANCEL /SET

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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Power
Tailgate
Setup Power Open By Outer
Handle
Changes the setting to open power tailgate by
tailgate outer handle. On (Power/Manual)
*1/
Off
(Manual Only)
Keyless Open Mode Changes the keyless setting
for when the power
tailgate opens. Anytime
*1/
When Unlocked
Maintenance
Info.Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel /Reset
Default All Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default. Cancel
/Set

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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 16 0,000 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 message,
SERVICE DUE NOW 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).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit bottle (If
equipped)
●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lin es (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#*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).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission and transfer temperatures. This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have
the transmission fluid changed at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
*5: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C), in very low temperatures (under -
20 °F, -29 °C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
CODEMaintenance 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*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt an d inspect water pump*5
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*
Models with full
color displayModels without
full color display
Sub
Items
Main Item
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Select VEHICLE SETTINGS /Vehicle Settings using the / button, then
press the SEL/RESET button.
3. Select MAINTENANCE INFO. /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 en gine oil life display will return to
100%.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the sy stem showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the en gine oil life display after
completing the required ma intenance service. If
someone other than a deal er performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
Engine Oil Life
SEL/RESET
Button
/ Button
Maintenance Item Codes
Models with full
color displayModels without
full color display
Engine Oil Life
Maintenance Item Codes

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Index
Mirrors....................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................. 161
Door ........................................................ 162
Exterior .................................................... 162
Interior Rearview...................................... 161
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 394
Moonroof .................................................. 145
MP3 .................................................... 204, 212
Multi-Information Display .......................... 96
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 340
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 434
O
Odometer.................................................... 99
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 268
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 355
Adding .................................................... 357
Checking ................................................. 356
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 349
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 422
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 355, 433
Viscosity .......................................... 355, 433
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM................. 4
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 354
Moonroof ................................................ 145
Power Windows ...................................... 142 Tailgate ................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 420
P
Paddle Shifters
(Sequential Shift Mode) ......................... 279
Pandora® ................................................... 210
Panic Mode ............................................... 141
Parking ...................................................... 332
Parking Brake ........................................... 320
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 68, 424
Parking Sensor System ............................. 333
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 149
Power Tailgate ......................................... 135
Power Windows ....................................... 142
Precautions While Driving ....................... 275
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 275
Rain ........................................................ 275
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 397, 403
R
Radiator.................................................... 361
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 200
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 202
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 201
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 201
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 437
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 157
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 181
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 169
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 161
Refueling .................................................. 341
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 95
Gasoline ......................................... 341, 432
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 71
Regulations .............................. 318, 379, 435
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 272
Remote Transmitter ................................. 127
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 386, 387
Bulbs ...................................................... 365
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 372
Fuses .............................................. 426, 427
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 374
Tires........................................................ 382
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 436
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 162