Under the hood, P. 105 – Acura 2015 RDX - Owner's Guide (Revised 10/11/2014) User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
*1: If the message SERVICE 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).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of industrial soot and pollution from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter 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, service as necessary
• Check parking brake adjustment
• 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
#
*4: 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 and transfer fluid
*
4
• Replace spark plugs
• Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
*4
• Inspect valve clearance
5
• Replace engine coolant
6
• Replace rear differential fluid
*
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
• Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
• Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using
parts that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
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. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using
the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and stow
it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
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
Hood release handle
Pull
Lever
Support rod Grip
Clamp
Engine oil
fill cap
Brake fluid
(black cap)
Automatic
transmission
fluid dipstick
(yellow loop)
Washer fluid
(blue cap)
Battery
Engine coolant
reservoir
Radiator cap
Engine oil
dipstick (orange
loop)