How to Reset the Maintenance Light on a 2020 Accord?
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Set the power mode to ON and press the HOME button to reset. Below is relevant information: 1. Maintenance Light: The Guangzhou Honda Accord dashboard is equipped with a maintenance light. When the odometer reaches 9600-12000km, the maintenance light will illuminate for 2 seconds upon turning the ignition on. If the owner fails to perform maintenance after exceeding 12000km, the maintenance light will flash continuously to remind the owner to service the vehicle promptly. 2. Types of Maintenance Lights: The appearance of maintenance lights varies by vehicle model. Common types include three: a yellow oil can icon, a yellow wrench icon, or direct text in Chinese stating 'Please change the oil soon.'
I remember resetting the maintenance light on my 2020 Accord was quite smooth. First, turn the key to the OFF position to completely shut off the engine, then use your left hand to press and hold the TRIP button on the right side of the dashboard. With your right hand, turn the key to the ON position to power up the instrument panel. Keep an eye on the dashboard—after holding for about 10 seconds, you'll see the wrench icon start flashing and eventually disappear completely. Release the button, turn off the power, and restart the car, and sure enough, the wrench light didn’t come back on. The whole process is actually very simple, though the combination of holding the button while powering up requires a bit of finesse. I later found that holding for 15 seconds in the third step is more reliable, as response times might vary slightly between different batches of Accords. The biggest advantage of doing it yourself is saving time by avoiding a trip to the dealership, but be careful not to press the brake pedal during the process, or the engine will start.
Last time I drove my friend's 2020 Accord, the small wrench light was still flashing even after maintenance. I followed an online tutorial and fixed it in three steps: After parking and turning off the engine, hold down the TRIP button on the right side of the steering wheel without letting go, then turn the key to power the dashboard but do not start the engine. Hold the button for about 15 seconds until the mileage display area shows "MAINTENANCE RESET," then immediately release it. Finally, turn off the power, wait 10 seconds, and restart the car—the maintenance light will be gone. There are two key points to note during the actual operation: First, make sure the engine is completely off, and second, avoid pressing the button too hard to prevent damaging the plastic clip. Essentially, this reset process clears the maintenance counter in the car's computer, so remember to track the mileage yourself afterward as a reference for the next service.
