How to Turn Off the Maintenance Required Light on a Honda Civic

The "Maintenance Required" light illuminates when your Civic has traveled a certain number of miles. It is basically a reminder that it is time to have your car's scheduled maintenance (oil and oil filter change) done. This light is typically reset by your dealer or repair center when your car gets it's scheduled maintenance. If you perform your own oil changes, you'll need to reset the light yourself.

Instructions

1. Put the key in the ignition.

2. Press and hold the odometer reset knob. This is the knob that sticks out on the bottom right of the instrument cluster. While holding this button, turn the key to the "On" position, but do not start the engine.

3. Continue to hold the odometer reset knob until the "Maintenance Required" light disappears -- about 10 seconds. If the "Maintenance Required" light does not disappear, turn the car off and try the procedure again.