How to reset the maintenance light on a three-cylinder Civic?
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The method to reset the maintenance light on a three-cylinder Civic: First disconnect the power, then press the reset button on the instrument panel, start the engine, and press the clock adjustment button once to reset. The Civic is a compact car under Honda, available in both hatchback and sedan versions. The Civic uses two engines in total, one is a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, and the other is a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine of the Civic has 125 horsepower and a maximum torque of 173 Nm, with a maximum power speed of 5500 rpm and a maximum torque speed of 2000 to 4500 rpm. It is equipped with direct injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block.
As a veteran Honda owner who has driven several models, let me tell you the Civic's 3-cylinder maintenance light reset is simple: With the car completely shut off, hold down that small black button at the lower right of the instrument panel without releasing. Then press the start button twice to enter power-on mode (don't start the engine). The maintenance reminder will flash on the dashboard - keep holding the small black button for about 6-7 seconds until the light goes out. I've done this multiple times - the key is never press the brake pedal while holding the button, or the engine will start and you'll have to start over. Also, it's best to perform this on level ground to prevent rolling. For cars over 5 years old, the button might have poor contact sometimes, requiring a few extra seconds of pressing to work.
Just had the maintenance done on my Civic's three-cylinder engine last week, and found resetting the maintenance light super easy. The steps are: turn off the engine, hold down the small black button on the dashboard, then press the start button twice to the ignition position. Wait for the warning light to flash, then continue holding for about ten more seconds until it disappears. I failed the first time because I released the button too early, but succeeded on the second try. This operation is simpler than imagined, no need to visit the dealership at all. By the way, after resetting the maintenance light, remember the next service interval will automatically reset. When washing the car, you can wipe the button with a damp cloth to prevent dust buildup affecting sensitivity.
