How to Reset the Maintenance Light on an Accord?

[Diane]

Method to reset the Accord maintenance light: There is a scroll wheel on the left side of the Accord's multifunction steering wheel. Use this wheel to switch to the maintenance reminder message, then press the wheel to complete the reset. It is recommended to reset the maintenance information immediately after servicing the vehicle for greater accuracy. The Accord measures 4893mm in length, 1862mm in width, and 1449mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2830mm. This model is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine; the hybrid version features the third-generation iMMD hybrid system, which has been further upgraded to balance power and fuel efficiency.

[VanIsla]

Last time when I drove my 2019 Accord, the maintenance light also came on. It took me quite a while to figure it out myself. The procedure varies slightly across different model years, but mainly involves using the TRIP button on the right side of the instrument cluster in combination with the ignition switch. First, power on the car without starting the engine, then rapidly press the TRIP button repeatedly until the maintenance message appears. At this point, hold the button down until the flashing countdown begins—wait about ten seconds for the entire progress bar to complete, and the light will turn off. If online tutorials don’t work, it might be because newer models use touchscreen controls instead. If all else fails, check the last few pages of the owner’s manual—it definitely has instructions on the reset procedure. Remember to take a short drive afterward to confirm the reset was successful; I once had to redo it because it didn’t work the first time.

[SanMartin]

I often help Accord owners with this reset during car repairs. In principle, the onboard computer counts the mileage and reminds when it's time. The operation differs significantly between new and old models. For example, with the 10th-gen Accord, you don't press the brake pedal but press the start button twice to the ON position, then use the selection button on the right side of the steering wheel to enter the settings menu, find the vehicle maintenance information, and hold the ENTER button to reset. The older models from the 2000s are simpler: just turn the key to the II position and then long-press the mileage reset button at the lower right corner of the instrument panel. Note that the reset should only be done right after maintenance; otherwise, the next oil change timing will be off. Some owners try several times without success, which might be due to poor button contact requiring repair.

[StMorgan]

Here's a foolproof method for you: Get in the car, close the door without pressing the brake, then press the ignition button twice to power on. Immediately hold down the TRIP button at the lower right corner of the dashboard. Don't release it even when the wrench icon starts flashing - wait a full 15 seconds until the indicator light goes off before letting go. Throughout the process, don't press the brake or turn the steering wheel. Turn off and restart the car to check if it worked. If the wrench light remains on, ask the technician to reset it during your next 4S shop maintenance - most specialized repair shops do this for free.