Acura MDX Engine Oil Life Reset

Acura MDX Engine Oil Life Reset 

 

Sharing its basic structure with the Honda Pilot, the seven-passenger MDX has always been one of our Top Rated SUVs. We like its strong powertrain and standard all-wheel drive. The ride is firm but composed. Handling is capable but can get a bit twitchy in emergency maneuvers, even with the standard stability control that arrived with the 2003 model. Well appointed and mostly quiet, the spacious cabin has easy to use controls. Road noise is somewhat noticeable. While the split third-row seat is rather tight for adults, it does fold flat into the floor to expand the Acura's large cargo capacity. Power output of the V6 increased to 265 hp for 2003. 

 Well-rounded and highly desirable, this generation of the seven-seat Acura MDX consistently outscored European luxury SUVs that cost thousands of dollars more. We like the MDX's refined powertrain, quick acceleration, responsive handling, and controlled ride, but road noise is louder than we'd like. Stability control was standard. The 3.7-liter V6 belts out plenty of power, but fuel economy is nothing special. Interior fit and finish are impressive and the first two rows of seats are very comfortable. However, the third-row seat is tight for anyone but kids. Look for an MDX with the optional rearview camera; it became standard in later years. The dashboard's array of buttons can also be daunting at first. The Acura's five-speed automatic transmission was upgraded to a six-speed for 2010. Ahead for their time, top-trim Advance models have standard blind spot monitoring and forward collision warning. 

Well-rounded and highly desirable, this generation of the seven-seat Acura MDX consistently outscored European luxury SUVs that cost thousands of dollars more. We like the MDX's refined powertrain, quick acceleration, responsive handling, and controlled ride, but road noise is louder than we'd like. Stability control was standard. The 3.7-liter V6 belts out plenty of power, but fuel economy is nothing special. Interior fit and finish are impressive and the first two rows of seats are very comfortable. However, the third-row seat is tight for anyone but kids. Look for an MDX with the optional rearview camera; it became standard in later years. The dashboard's array of buttons can also be daunting at first. The Acura's five-speed automatic transmission was upgraded to a six-speed for 2010. Ahead for their time, top-trim Advance models have standard blind spot monitoring and forward collision warning. 

Acura MDX 2001-2002-2003-2004-2005-2006 Oil Reset

1. With ignition off, press and hold "SELECT" and "RESET"
   buttons on dash and turn ignition to the "ON" position.
    
2. Continue to hold until lamp resets.

Acura MDX 2007-2008-2009-2010-2011-2012-2013 Oil Reset

1. Turn ignition on.  
2. Press the "SEL/RESET" button 
   repeatedly until engine oil life is displayed.  
3. Press and hold "SEL/RESET" button for more than 10 seconds. 
4. Select "RESET" by pressing the up/down button.

Acura MDX 2014-2015 Oil Reset

1. Set power mode to "ON" position.  Use scroll wheel 
   to select "MAINTENANCE INFO", followed by 
   "MAINTENANCE RESET".  
2.  Select "RESET", displayed
   maintenance item will disappear and engine oil life 
   display will return to 100%.  
3. Turn power mode off