How to Display the Total Mileage on a Civic?

[VonHazel]

You can long press the top of the wiper control lever (the trip button on the trip computer resets the partial mileage, with a 2000km cycle). It only calculates the mileage over a short period and does not track fuel consumption. To view fuel consumption, long press the wiper head to reset the mileage and fuel consumption data at the corresponding position.

[ElizabethLynn]

I often help friends check the total mileage of the Civic, and it's actually quite simple. First, sit in the driver's seat and turn on the ignition or start the car, at which point the center screen on the dashboard will light up. Behind the left side of the steering wheel, near the dashboard, there's a small protruding button, possibly labeled TRIP or something similar. Press this button, and the numbers on the dashboard will change, for example, from the current trip mileage A to B. Press it a few more times, about two or three times, and the ODO value will appear. This ODO is the vehicle's total mileage. This number won't reset and will display by default every time you drive. If nothing happens after pressing for a while, check if the car is completely powered off or if the button is stuck. For new cars, the total mileage is usually displayed prominently, while older cars that have been driven for several years might need this adjustment to see it.

[CarmenLee]

I've been driving this Civic for five years and am very familiar with adjusting the odometer. You don't need to start the car, just turn the key to the power-on position. Look down at the instrument panel, there's a small button on the right side. Press it with your finger, and the displayed mileage on the instrument panel will switch - for example, it might show 'A' indicating the trip mileage. Press it again, and it will show 'B'. When you press it for the third time, the letters 'ODO' will appear on the left side of the screen, followed by the total mileage number. Don't rush through the process, press slowly - wait half a second after each press to observe the screen changes. The total mileage is stored in the car's computer and can never be deleted, unlike the A/B trip mileages which can be reset by long-pressing. The screen often automatically displays the total mileage during cold morning starts. If it gets accidentally switched during daytime driving, just press the button to switch it back.

[VanStephen]

Adjusting the total mileage on the Civic is quite easy. First, get in the car and power it on. Look around the instrument panel behind the steering wheel for a small button and press it. Each press will switch the mileage display, such as showing numbers with an A or B beside them. Keep pressing until the A or B disappears and the display shows ODO—that's the total mileage. Remember, the total mileage is a large number, usually in the thousands or tens of thousands of kilometers. From my experience, pressing it two or three times should get you there. If the instrument panel button doesn't respond, check the multifunction buttons on the left side of the steering wheel—some model years switch via the steering wheel buttons. If you still can't find it, turn off the engine and restart it; the total mileage is usually displayed by default upon startup. It's safest to do this while parked—don't get distracted while driving.

[SpencerDella]

To check the Civic's total mileage, use the dashboard button. First, start the car, then locate a small button on the right edge of the dashboard with a TRIP mark. Press this button, and the mileage information displayed in the middle of the dashboard will cycle through: the first press shows Trip A mileage, the next press shows Trip B, and the third press returns to the total mileage ODO. The total mileage number does not reset and is displayed by default every time you drive. If you've just bought a used car and want to check the actual mileage, this method is accurate. The button location may vary by Civic model year—older models have it at the bottom of the dashboard, while newer models may integrate it into the steering wheel controls. Be careful not to hold the button for too long; short presses switch fastest. If you press too many times and switch to fuel consumption display, just keep pressing a few more cycles to return to the total mileage.

[EmilyAnn]

The total mileage of the Civic is displayed directly on the dashboard. The method is simple: After powering on the vehicle, locate the TRIP button behind the steering wheel (the small dot on the right side of the dashboard). Press it lightly once to display Trip A mileage, press again to show Trip B, and press a third time to display ODO, which is the total mileage. Pressing it three times in total will cycle back. This ODO records the total kilometers from the factory to the present and cannot be altered. If you want to check the total mileage while driving, it is recommended to do so when stopped at a red light. Checking the total mileage during regular maintenance is important to change the engine oil on time. Some car owners accidentally switch to Trip A and don't know how to switch back—just remember to press the button two more times to return to the total mileage display.