Under The Hood - Acura RLX Sport Hybrid 2016 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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 gearbox, boots, and
drain plug
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
*1: If a message Maintenance 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.
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires
2 Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
3 Replace transmission fluid
4 Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
5 Replace engine coolant
6 Replace Twin Motor Unit fluid
*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 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 30,000 miles (48,000 km), then every 25,000 miles (40,000 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.
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Under the Hood

Engine oil fill cap
Engine oil dipstick
(orange)
Washer fluid
(black cap)
Engine coolant
reserve tank
Radiator cap
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and apply
the electric parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower
left corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of
the hood to release the lock mechanism. Open
the hood.
4. Lift the hood up most of the way. The
hydraulic supports lift it up the rest of the way
and hold it up.
When closing the hood, lower it to
approximately 12 inches (30 cm), then press
firmly down with your hands.
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
MAINTENANCE
Brake fluid (black cap)
Inverter coolant filler
tank
12-volt battery
Hood release handle
Lever
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