Acura RL. Manual - part 626

2. To reset MAINT REQ'D light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Push and hold trip and reset 

buttons simultaneously. Turn ignition switch to ON (II) position, and continue to hold buttons for 
more than 10 seconds.  

2002-06 RSX 

1. For the first 8000 miles after completion of scheduled maintenance and indicator light reset, the 

MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds when ignition is turned to ON (II) 
position. Between 8000-10,000 miles, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds 
and then flash for 10 seconds, when ignition is turned on. After exceeding 10,000 miles without 
having scheduled maintenance performed, light will remain on until it is reset.  

2. When service has been completed, reset MAINT REQ'D reminder light. To reset light, turn ignition 

switch to OFF position. Press and hold SELECT/RESET button located on right side of instrument 
cluster. While still holding button, turn ignition switch to ON (II) position, with engine off. Hold 
button until reminder light resets, after about 10 seconds.  

3. If MAINT REQ'D reminder light does not reset, ensure headlights, parking lights, or both are turned 

off when resetting reminder light. The MAINT REQ'D indicator can not be reset if any of these lights 
are on. If vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights and lights come on when ignition switch is 
turned to ON (II) position, daytime running lights must be disabled before indicator light can be reset. 

2004-06 TSX 

1. For the first 8000 miles after completion of scheduled maintenance and indicator light reset, the 

MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds when ignition is turned to ON (II) 
position. Between 8000-10,000 miles, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds 
and then flash for 10 seconds, when ignition is turned on. After exceeding 10,000 miles without 
having scheduled maintenance performed, light will remain on until it is reset.  

2. When service has been completed, reset MAINT REQ'D reminder light. To reset light, turn ignition 

switch to OFF position. Press and hold TRIP/RESET button located on left side of instrument cluster. 
While still holding button, turn ignition switch to ON (II) position, with engine off. Hold button until 
reminder light resets, after about 10 seconds.  

2005-06 MDX 

1. For the first 6,000 miles after Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, will come on for 2 seconds 

when you turn ignition switch to ON (II). Between 6,000 and 7,500 miles, this indicator will light for 
2 seconds when you first turn ignition switch to ON (II) and then flash for 10 seconds. If you exceed 
7,500 miles without having scheduled maintenance preformed, this indicator will remain on as a 
constant reminder.  

2. To reset, turn engine OFF. Press and hold Select and Reset buttons on instrument panel, then turn 

ignition switch to ON (II). Hold buttons for approximately 10 seconds until indicator goes off.  

MAINTENANCE MINDER/ENGINE OIL LIFE 

2004-06 TL 

Multi-Information Display 

The Maintenance Minder is an important feature of the Multi-information Display. Based on engine 

 

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operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. The TL's on-board computer (ECM/PCM) 
calculates the remaining engine oil life. The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance 
items needing service. 

Fig. 5: Identifying Multi-Information Display 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Service Information 

1. The remaining engine oil life is displayed as a percentage on the multi-information display when 

ignition is turned to ON (II) 

 

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Fig. 6: Engine Oil Life Display 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. When the remaining engine oil life is at 15 percent, the maintenance message "SERVICE DUE 

SOON", along with the maintenance items currently requiring service will be displayed. 

 

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Fig. 7: Displaying Engine Oil Life At 15% 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. When the remaining oil life is less than 5 percent, the maintenance message "SERVICE DUE NOW", 

along with the items shown in "SERVICE DUE SOON" will display. At this point, the indicated 
maintenance must be performed as soon as possible. 

 

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