Does the 2018 CR-V base model have a maintenance light reset button?
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It has a maintenance light reset button. You can use the function buttons on the steering wheel to reset it. Turn the CR-V's power to ON mode. Continuously press the (Display/Information) button until "Maintenance" appears on the display. Press the Enter button, and then the engine oil monitor will appear on the screen. Finally, hold the Enter button for about 10 seconds, and the maintenance light will be successfully reset. Other methods to reset the maintenance light: You can use the personalization function to reset it. First, ensure the CR-V's power mode is in ON mode, the vehicle is completely stopped, and the gear is in P. Press the information display button on the left side of the steering wheel, then select the clock vehicle settings display, where you will see the "Vehicle" option. Then press vehicle maintenance, and the information reset will be completed. You can also use the function buttons on the steering wheel to reset it. Turn the CR-V's power to ON mode. Continuously press the (Display/Information) button until "Maintenance" appears on the display. Press the Enter button, and then the engine oil monitor will appear on the screen. Finally, hold the Enter button for about 10 seconds, and the maintenance light will be successfully reset. Alternatively, you can turn off the ignition switch and insert the ignition key into the slot below the tachometer to reset. Press and hold the button below the instrument panel on the right side of the steering column for 3 seconds to complete the reset. Hold the SELECT and RESET buttons on the right side of the combination meter, turn on the ignition switch, release the buttons after 10 seconds, and the reset will be completed.
I used to own a base model 2018 CR-V. When the maintenance light came on, I kept looking for a separate reset button, but there actually wasn't one—it all had to be done through the steering wheel controls. The method is simple: turn the key to the ON position without starting the engine, use the small buttons on the right side of the steering wheel to navigate to the maintenance menu on the dashboard using the selector wheel, then hold the confirm button for a few seconds to reset it. I've done it myself several times—it's quite convenient and not hard to learn. The key is to reset this light regularly; otherwise, it keeps flashing to remind you that maintenance is due. This is crucial for the car's health, as it can extend its lifespan and save you from costly major repairs, especially giving you more peace of mind on long trips.
