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.
2005 Acura RLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Information
- The remaining engine oil life displayed (A) as a percentage, turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and push and release the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil life display appears.
- When the remaining engine oil life is 15 percent or less, the display shows a "SERVICE DUE SOON," message along with the maintenance item code(s) for other scheduled maintenance items needing services.
- List of maintenance main items "A" (see MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS )
- List of maintenance sub items "B" (see MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS )
- To turn off message, press up or down buttons on the steering wheel.
- When the remaining engine oil life is less than 5 percent, the display shows a "SERVICE DUE NOW," message with the maintenance item code(s).
- When the remaining engine oil life is less than 0 percent, the display shows a "SERVICE PAST DUE" message.
- And the "0" will be blinking in the engine oil life minder.
- If the indicated required service is not done and the remaining engine oil life becomes 0 percent, the display shows a "SERVICE PAST DUE" message, the total mileage (U.S. model) or km (Canada model) after the remaining oil life becomes 0 percent, and the maintenance items code(s).
- This message is displayed when the vehicle is driven over 10 miles (U.S. model) or 10 km (Canada model) after the 0 percent message is displayed.
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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.
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