Maintenance minder – Acura 2015 MDX - Owner's Guide (With Software Update) Ver. ST03 User Manual

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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 to change displays.

maintenance minder Service Codes

These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.

*1: If the message SERVICE 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 Main Items

• Replace engine oil

and oil filter

• Inspect front and rear brakes, service as necessary

• Check parking brake adjustment

• 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

*4: 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.

CODE

Maintenance Sub Items

• Rotate tires

• Replace air cleaner element

• Replace dust and pollen filter

• Inspect drive belt

• Replace transmission and transfer fluid

• Replace spark plugs

• Replace timing belt and inspect water pump

• Inspect valve clearance

• Replace engine coolant

• Replace rear differential 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 industrial soot and pollution from

diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

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.

Maintenance Minder

Engine oil life
Service codes

Roll the right

selector wheel

to change

displays.

*1: If the message SERVICE 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 Main Items

• Replace engine oil

and oil filter

• Inspect front and rear brakes, service as necessary

• Check parking brake adjustment

• 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

*4: 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.

CODE

Maintenance Sub Items

• Rotate tires

• Replace air cleaner element

• Replace dust and pollen filter

• Inspect drive belt

• Replace transmission and transfer fluid

• Replace spark plugs

• Replace timing belt and inspect water pump

• Inspect valve clearance

• Replace engine coolant

• Replace rear differential fluid

diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

• 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.

*if equipped