Understanding Acura Maintenance Minder Codes and Maintenance Lights

Most Acura vehicles are equipped with an electronic computer system that is connected to the dashboard and tells drivers when service is required. If a driver neglects a service light such as "SERVICE NOW", he or she risks damaging the engine, or worse, ending up on the side of the road or causing an accident.

For these reasons, performing all the scheduled and recommended maintenance on your vehicle is essential to keep it running properly so you can avoid the many untimely, inconvenient, and possibly costly repairs that result from negligence. Luckily, the days of racking your brains and running diagnostics to find the service light trigger are over. The Acura Maintenance Minder is an algorithm-driven on-board computer that alerts owners of specific maintenance needs so they can resolve the issue quickly and without hassle. At its most basic level, it tracks engine oil life so drivers can assess oil quality at the touch of a button. Once the system is triggered, the driver knows to schedule an appointment to drop the vehicle off for service.

Certain driving habits can affect engine oil life as well as driving conditions such as temperature and terrain. Lighter, more moderate driving conditions and temperatures will require less frequent oil changes and maintenance, while more severe driving conditions will require more frequent oil changes and maintenance. Read the table below to see how the Acura Maintenance Minder determines oil life:

• Attention: Engine oil life depends not only on the factors listed above, but also on the specific car model, year of manufacture and recommended type of oil. For more information on which oil is recommended for your vehicle, see your owner's manual and feel free to seek advice from one of our experienced technicians.

How the Acura maintenance system works and what to expect

As soon as the number in the information display decreases from 100% (fresh oil) to 15% (dirty oil), a wrench indicator will appear on the instrument panel, as well as service codes indicating that your vehicle needs service, which gives you enough time. to schedule your vehicle maintenance in advance. When the number on the information display reaches 0%, the oil is running out of service and you start accumulating negative miles that tell you your car is overdue for service. Remember: if the car gains significant negative mileage, the engine is at increasing risk of damage.

• Functions: To see the change in engine oil quality as it deteriorates over time, simply press the Select/Reset button in the information display. To turn off the engine oil display and return to the odometer, press the Select/Reset knob again. Each time you start the engine, the engine oil percentage will be displayed.

Once the engine oil usage reaches a certain level, the instrument panel will automatically display the following information:

When a service indicator appears on the dashboard, it will be displayed with service codes and sub-codes that indicate certain recommended maintenance that may affect the operation of your vehicle, as well as preventive measures necessary to check certain parts to determine their quality during inspection. . When you see the codes displayed on the dashboard, you will see one code and possibly one or any combination of additional codes (such as A1 or B1235). The list of codes, subcodes and their meaning is given below:

While engine oil percentage is calculated according to an algorithm that takes into account driving style and other specific conditions, other maintenance monitors are based on standard time tables such as the old maintenance schedules found in the owner's manual. This does not mean that Acura drivers should ignore such warnings. Proper maintenance will greatly extend the life of your vehicle, ensuring reliability, driving safety, a manufacturer's warranty, and greater resale value. Such maintenance work must always be carried out by a qualified person. After fixing these issues, you need to reset your Acura Maintenance Minder to keep it working properly. If you have any doubts about what the service codes mean or what services your vehicle may require, do not hesitate to seek advice from our experienced technicians.

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