Maintenance Minder - Acura 2016 TLX Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Minder™

When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and the
Maintenance Minder appears on the multi-information display every time you
turn the vehicle on. Roll the right selector wheel on the steering wheel to change
displays.
System message
indicator
*1: Models with full color display
*2: Models without full color display
• 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.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using
parts that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
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Maintenance Minder message
Main item Main item
*1
*2
Sub items Sub items
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oil
*1
B Replace engine oil and oil filter
*1
Inspect front and rear brakes
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, 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
Inspect fuel lines and connections
Check expiration information for Temporary Tire
Repair Kit bottle
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires
2 Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
3 Replace transfer-case fluid and transmission fluid
4 Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
5 Replace engine coolant
6 Replace rear differential fluid
*1: If a message Maintenance Due Now/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).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot from industry and
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 results in higher transmission temperature.
This requires transmission 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 40,000 miles (64,000 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.
*6: 6-cylinder models
*7: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher level of mechanical (shear)
stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential
fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
MAINTENANCE
#
#
*2
*3
* *4
*5, *6
*, *7
*if equipped
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