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

The Maintenance Required light becomes lit when your car travels 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 (turned off) by your dealer or repair center when your car gets it's scheduled maintenance (oil change or whatever). You can easily turn this light off by yourself. If you would like to turn it off yourself, perform the following steps.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Put the key in the ignition but do not start the car. The car should not be running when performing these steps.

2. Press and hold the odomoter reset knob. This is the knob that sticks out on the bottom right of instrument panel. While holding this button, turn the key to the ON position.

3. Continue to hold this odomoter 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.