Acura 2016 RDX - Under the Hood

128 | | 129
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1:
If the message SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear more than 12 months after the display
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
#:
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2:
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A

Replace engine oil
*1
B

Replace engine oil
*1
and oil filter

Inspect front and rear brakes

Check parking brake adjustment

Check expiration date for temporary tire repair kit bottle

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

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
#
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry
and diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4:
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher
transmission and transfer temperatures. This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes more
frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under
these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every
30,000 miles (48,000 km).
*5: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F/43 °C), in very low temperatures
(under -20 °F/-29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (100,000 km).
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1

Rotate tires
2

Replace air cleaner element
*2

Replace dust and pollen filter
*3

Inspect drive belt
3

Replace transmission fluid
*4
4

Replace spark plugs

Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
*5

Inspect valve clearance
5

Replace engine coolant
6

Replace rear differential fluid
*
(if equipped)
Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3. Slide the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. Lift the hood up most of the way. The hydraulic
supports will lift it up the rest of the way and
hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately 12
inches (30 cm), then press down firmly with your
hands.
Hood release handle
Pull
Lever
Support rod Grip
Clamp
Engine oil fill cap
Brake uid
(black cap)
Automatic
transmission
uid dipstick
(yellow loop)
Washer uid
(blue cap)
Battery
Engine coolant
reserve tank
Radiator cap
Engine oil dipstick
(orange loop)
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE