How to reset the oil change reminder on the Civic dashboard?
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Civic dashboard oil change reminder reset steps are as follows: 1. First, do not start the car, locate the setup button below the dashboard. 2. Find the maintenance light reset button on the right side of the dashboard, then start the Civic while continuing to hold the button for about ten seconds until the maintenance interval indicator enters reset mode. 3. Release the reset button and press button A within 20 seconds. 4. Additional information: The "SERVICE" display is the maintenance interval indicator. When the ignition switch is in the "ON" position, the "SERVICE" display will flash. If the indicator disappears after starting the engine, it means the vehicle requires maintenance.
I've been driving this Civic for five years, and after every maintenance, I have to manually reset the oil light. You sit in the driver's seat without pressing the brake, first hold down the small stick on the right side of the dashboard, then turn the key to the ON position to light up the dashboard. Keep holding it for about ten seconds, and the maintenance light on the dashboard will start flashing. At this point, release the button and you're done. The operation might be different for newer Civics, requiring menu controls via the steering wheel. By the way, this light automatically reminds you based on mileage. If you've just changed the oil but don't reset it, it will keep bothering you. Developing the habit of resetting it right after maintenance is important to avoid constant distractions.