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Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Reset - Procedure 01
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Reset - Procedure 01
NOTE:
- The vehicle must be stopped to reset the Maintenance Minder.
- If a required service is done and the Maintenance Minder is not reset, or if the Maintenance Minder is reset without doing the service, the system will not show the proper maintenance timing. This can lead to serious mechanical problems because there will be no accurate record of when the required maintenance is needed.
- The engine oil life and maintenance item(s) can be independently reset with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- If system message(s) are displayed, press the INFO button to cancel the display.
- Push and release the SEL/RESET button repeatedly until the engine oil life indicator is displayed.
- Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for about 10 seconds, the "OIL LIFE RESET" mode display appears.NOTE:
- If you are resetting the Maintenance Minder when the engine oil life is more than 15 %, make sure any maintenance item(s) requiring service are done before resetting the display.
- To cancel the "OIL LIFE RESET" mode, press the INFO button repeatedly until the "CANCEL" indicator is displayed, then press the SEL/RESET button.
- Press the INFO button repeatedly until the "RESET" indicator is displayed, then press the SEL/RESET button. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset to "100%."
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.