Maintenance Minder - Acura RDX 2018 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 (MID) every time
you turn the vehicle on. Press the Info (p/q) buttons on the steering wheel to
change displays.
See page 127 to check the indicated maintenance service(s).
Main
item
System
message
indicator
• 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.
126 |
Maintenance Minder
Models with full Models without
color display full color display
Sub item
Main item
Sub item
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 *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 lines (including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
Inspect exhaust system
#
Inspect fuel lines and connections
*1: If the 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.
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
Replace rear differential fluid
6
*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 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), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (100,000 km).
MAINTENANCE
#
*2
*3
*4
*5
*
*if equipped
| 127