Acura oil life light reset
To reset the oil life light on a Acura (Models with the steering-wheel SEL/RESET button and Maintenance Minder (most 2007-2015 models)): Turn the ignition to ON/II without starting the engine. If oil life is not already on screen, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel until it appears. Press and hold SEL/RESET until the display starts blinking. Full steps below.
Key takeaways
- Change the oil first - the light is only a reminder.
- 2 procedures listed for Acura, by model year or family.
- No special tool needed for the procedures below.
- If it does not work, confirm your exact year in the owner's manual.
Models with the steering-wheel SEL/RESET button and Maintenance Minder (most 2007-2015 models)
- Turn the ignition to ON/II without starting the engine.
- If oil life is not already on screen, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel until it appears.
- Press and hold SEL/RESET until the display starts blinking.
- Release, then press SEL/RESET again to confirm the reset to 100%.
Button label and exact hold time vary slightly by model; some trims use twin scroll wheels instead of a single button.
Sources: MDXers.org - How to reset the A1 service message, Muller Acura of Merrillville - Maintenance code guide - independent references, not the manufacturer.
Newer touchscreen models (Settings > Vehicle > Maintenance Info)
- With the vehicle parked, open the touchscreen Settings menu.
- Tap Vehicle, then Maintenance Info.
- Tap Reset and choose All Due Items or the specific item to reset.
- Confirm the reset when prompted.
Sources: Policaro Acura - Reset Acura MDX maintenance lights, Davis Acura - How to reset the Acura Maintenance Minder - independent references, not the manufacturer.
Tools that help
These fit any car. A scanner with service-reset functions handles the makes that have no button procedure.
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