How to Reset the Oil Maintenance Light on Honda Civic?

[VanLevi]

Power on the vehicle without starting the engine, press and hold the reset button on the dashboard for a few seconds, and observe the maintenance indicator on the dashboard. After the vehicle has been driven for another 5,000 kilometers, the maintenance light will illuminate again, reminding the vehicle owner to perform maintenance.

[Claire]

As a 10th-gen Civic owner, I've reset the maintenance light myself several times. First, power on the vehicle without starting the engine, then press and hold the steering wheel's right-side scroll wheel for 5 seconds. This will bring up the maintenance menu on the dashboard. Use the scroll wheel to select 'Reset Oil Life,' then press and hold to confirm - that's all it takes. Last time I did it in a parking lot and finished in just 3 minutes, much quicker than visiting the dealership. If your car has an aftermarket infotainment screen, remember to drive a few hundred meters after resetting for the maintenance light to fully disappear. The process differs for older Civic models, so check your manual to confirm button locations.

[DiVictoria]

After the last service, the technician taught me the reset method: Sit in the driver's seat, power on without starting the engine, and look for the button on the steering wheel with a clock-like icon. Press it once to enter the menu, scroll to the oil life interface. Then, press and hold the selection button to reset, and the dashboard will display 100% life. However, once I pressed too quickly and it didn't work—I realized you must wait for the dashboard to complete its self-check before operating. The Civic's maintenance light is calculated based on mileage, and not resetting it in time can affect the next service reminder. It's recommended to perform the reset immediately after each oil change to avoid the light suddenly coming on during a long trip, which can be startling.

[Henry]

The Civic maintenance light reset procedure depends on the model year. For my 2022 model, here's how to do it: After powering on, press the INFO button on the steering wheel to cycle through displays until you find the engine oil life percentage. Hold the INFO button for 10 seconds until the progress bar completes. Newer models also have a reset option in the settings menu. After resetting, it's best to drive for a while to verify success. Dealers can reset it for free, but DIY saves time. Driving with the maintenance light on is possible, but ignoring it long-term may cause you to miss other important alerts. Remember to reset the trip meter simultaneously for easier maintenance records.