HOW TO RESET MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REMINDER ON ACURA CARS
Legend
1991-1995-Maintenance -Required- Procedure 3
MDX
2001-2004-Maintenance -Required- Procedure 4
2005-2006-Maintenance -Required- Procedure 5
RSX
2002-2006-Maintenance -Required- Procedure 6
TSX
2004-2006-Maintenance -Required- Procedure 6
Vigor
1992-1994-Maintenance -Required- Procedure 3
2.2 CL
1997-Maintenance -Required- Procedure 3
2.3 CL
1999-Maintenance -Required- Procedure 3
2.5 TL
1995-1998-Maintenance -Required- Procedure 3
3.0 CL
1998-1999 -Maintenance -Required- Procedure 3
3.2 CL
2001-2003 -Maintenance -Required- Procedure 4
3.2 TL
1996-1998-Maintenance -Required- Procedure 3
1999-2003-Maintenance -Required- Procedure 4
3.5 RL
1996-2004-Maintenance -Reouired- Procedure 5
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED – PROCEDURE 1
For the first 6000 miles after completion of scheduled maintenance and indicator light reset, the MAINT REQD reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds when ignition is turned to ON position. Between 6000-7500 miles, the MAINT REQD reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds, then flash for 8 seconds, and then go out. After exceeding 7500 miles without having scheduled maintenance performed, light will remain on until it is reset.
2. When service has been completed, reset MAINT REQD reminder light.
- To reset light, ensure ignition switch is in OFF position.
- Turn ignition switch to ON position, with engine off.
- Push RESET button on maintenance reminder unit located behind lower dash cover and hold for 3 seconds. See Fig. 1.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Turn ignition switch to ON position and verify MAINT REQD light has been reset.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED – PROCEDURE 2
At each 7500 mile service interval, the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light will change from Green
to Yellow. If service is not performed (and light is not reset), the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light
will change from Yellow to Red.
When service has been completed, reset MAINTENANCE REQUIRED reminder light.
- To reset light, turn ignition ON.
- Push button located under dash to the right of steering column (above gas pedal) and hold for 3 seconds.
- Turn ignition OFF.
- Start engine and verify light has been reset
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED – PROCEDURE 3
At each 7500 mile service interval, the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light will change from Green
to Yellow. If service is not performed (and light is not reset), the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light
will change from Yellow to Red.
When service has been completed, reset MAINTENANCE REQUIRED reminder light.
- To reset reminder light, turn ignition off.
- Insert ignition key in slot provided below tachometer. See Fig. 2.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED – PROCEDURE 4
At 5900-6100 miles MAINT REQ’D light blinks for 10 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position. At 7400-7600 miles MAINT REQ’D light illuminates and stays on while ignition switch is in ON (II) position.
To reset MAINT REQ’D light
- turn ignition switch to OFF position.
- Push and hold the Trip or Select and the reset buttons simultaneously.
- Turn ignition switch to ON (II) position, and continue to hold buttons for more than 10 seconds.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED – PROCEDURE 5
For the first 6,000 miles after Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, will come on for 2 seconds when you turn ignition switch to ON (II). Between 6,000 and 7,500 miles, this indicator will light for 2 seconds when you first turn ignition switch to ON (II) and then flash for 10 seconds. If you exceed 7,500 miles without having scheduled maintenance preformed, this indicator will remain on as a constant reminder.
To reset
- Turn engine OFF.
- Press and hold Select and Reset buttons on instrument panel, then turn ignition switch to ON (II).
- Hold buttons for approximately 10 seconds until indicator goes off.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED – PROCEDURE 6
For the first 8000 miles after completion of scheduled maintenance and indicator light reset, the MAINT REQ’D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds when ignition is turned to ON (II) position. Between 8000-10,000 miles, the MAINT REQ’D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then flash for 10 seconds, when ignition is turned on. After exceeding 10,000 miles without having scheduled maintenance performed, light will remain on until it is reset.
When service has been completed, reset MAINT REQ’D reminder light.
- To reset light, turn ignition switch to OFF position.
- Press and hold SELECT/RESET button located on right side of instrument cluster.
- While still holding button, turn ignition switch to ON (II) position, with engine off.
- Hold button until reminder light resets, after about 10 seconds.
If MAINT REQ’D reminder light does not reset, ensure headlights, parking lights, or both are turned off when resetting reminder light. The MAINT REQ’D indicator cannot be reset if any of these lights are on. If vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights and lights come on when ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position, daytime running lights must be disabled before indicator light can be reset.