MAINTENANCE MINDER™ CODES
MAINTENANCE MINDER™ CODES
Acura’s equipped with Maintenance Minder™ measures driving style, road conditions, and helps to notify you when scheduled maintenance is due. When you see the wrench, it’s time for Acura Genuine Service.
| MESSAGES | ||
|---|---|---|
| OIL LIFE | MESSAGE | WHAT TO DO |
| 15% | Maintenance/Service Due Soon | The engine oil is approaching the end of its service life, and the maintenance items should be inspected and serviced soon. |
| 5% | Maintenance/Service Due Now | The engine oil has almost reached the end of its service life, and the maintenance items should be inspected and serviced as soon as possible. |
| 0% | Maintenance/Service Past Due(Mileage Past Due Shows) | The engine oil life has passed. The maintenance items must be inspected and serviced immediately. |
| MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS | |
|---|---|
| SYMBOL | WHAT TO DO |
| A | -Replace engine oil* *See your owner's manual for specifics that may apply to your vehicle. |
| B | -Replace engine oil* and oil filter -Pull apart brake pads and calipers to clean, lubricate, and inspect front and rear brakes (Very important to due extreme weather conditions and road salt) -Balance tires -Replace wiper inserts -Check parking brake adjustment -Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox boots, and drain plug* -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* -Inspect direct injection + port injection fuel system* -Check expiration date for temporary tire repair kit bottle (if equipped)* *See your owner's manual for specifics that may apply to your vehicle. |
| Maintenance Service Items* -Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles -Adjust the valves at time of service if they are noisy. -Replace brake fluid every 3 years. This is independent of the Maintenance Minder system. -Inspect direct injection + port injection fuel system every 3 years or when service item B is indicated.* -Inspect tire condition every 3,100 miles.* *See your owner's manual for specifics that may apply to your vehicle.* |
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| MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS | ||
|---|---|---|
| NUMBER | WHAT TO DO | REMARKS |
| 1 | Rotate Tires | All models except NSX |
| Inspect tire condition | NSX only | |
| 2 | Replace air cleaner element (engine air filter)* | *See your owner's manual for specifics that may apply to your vehicle |
| Replace cabin air (dust and pollen) filter(s)* | *See your owner's manual for specifics that may apply to your vehicle | |
| Inspect drive belt | ||
| 3 | Replace the transfer assembly fluid* | *See your owner's manual for specifics that may apply to your vehicle |
| Replace transmission fluid* Types -ATF DW-1 -ATF Type 2.0 -ATF Type 3.1 -CVT-Go -Type 2.0 (NSX Only) |
*See your owner's manual for specifics that may apply to your vehicle | |
| Replace clutch fluid* | *See your owner's manual for specifics that may apply to your vehicle | |
| 4 | Replace spark plugs | |
| Replace timing belt* and inspect water pump | *See your owner's manual for specifics that may apply to your vehicle | |
| Inspect valve clearance | ||
| Inspect Active Exhaust Valve function | NSX Only | |
| Replace Intake Sound Control | NSX Only | |
| 5 | Replace engine coolant | |
| 6 | Replace rear differential fluid* Types VTM-4 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
*See your owner's manual for specifics that may apply to your vehicle |
| Replace Twin Motor Unit fluid* | NSX and RLX Hybrid only. *See your owner's manual for specifics that may apply to your vehicle |
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| 7 | Replace brake fluid | |
