Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Resetting Multi-Information Display
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Resetting Multi-Information Display
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Press the < or > side of the INFO button repeatedly until the oil life is displayed (if oil life is more than 15 %) or the maintenance message is displayed (if oil life is less than 15 %).NOTE: If you are resetting the display when the oil life is more than 15%, the maintenance message "SERVICE DUE SOON" will be displayed. Make sure the maintenance items requiring service have been performed before resetting this display.
- Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for 10 seconds until you see the maintenance message or "MAINTENANCE RESET." If the maintenance message is displayed, press and hold the SELECT/RESET button again for 10 seconds until you see "MAINTENANCE RESET."
- To reset the display, press the SELECT/RESET button to select "OK". The next time the ignition switch is turned to "ON", the display will show "OIL LIFE 100%".
- If you do not want to reset the display, press the <or> side of the INFO button to select "Cancel".
NOTE:
- If the required service is performed and the display is not reset, or if the display is reset without performing the service, the system will not show the proper maintenance levels. This can lead to serious mechanical problems because there will be no record of when maintenance is needed.
- If the indicated maintenance service is not performed and the remaining engine oil life is less than 0 percent, "SERVICE PAST DUE" will display. Have the service performed immediately and make sure to reset the display as previously described.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.