How to Reset the Oil Life on a Acura MDX
Steps from the 2026 Acura MDX owner's manual.
- Set the power mode to ON.
- Press the right selector wheel until the content is displayed.
- Roll the right selector wheel until the Maintenance screen is displayed.
- Press and hold the right selector wheel for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
- Roll the right selector wheel to pick a maintenance item to reset, or All due items.
- Press the right selector wheel to reset the selected item.
- Repeat from step 4 for any other items you want to reset.
- Pressing the right selector wheel to the left ends the process.
- You can also reset the display using the audio/information screen.
- Failing to reset after service causes incorrect maintenance intervals.
Source: 2026 Acura MDX owner's manual, PDF page 623. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.
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