What is the method to reset the maintenance light on an Accord?

[DeFernando]

To reset the maintenance light on an Accord, follow these steps: 1. Set the Accord's power mode to ON; 2. Use the left selector wheel on the steering wheel to switch the instrument display to the warning message; 3. Press the left selector wheel to complete the reset. Taking the 2018 Accord as an example, it is a mid-size car with body dimensions of 4893mm in length, 1862mm in width, and 1449mm in height, a wheelbase of 2830mm, and a body weight of 1485kg. The 2018 Accord is equipped with a 2.0L inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 146PS, a maximum torque of 175Nm, and a maximum power of 107kW.

[KimberlyLynn]

I just reset the maintenance light on my 10th-gen Accord myself. First, sit in the car without pressing the brake pedal, then press the start button twice consecutively to power on the electrical system until all dashboard lights illuminate. Next, use the four-way directional button on the right side of the steering wheel to swipe horizontally (like cutting fruit) to the right until you see the oil life percentage. At this point, press and hold the 'ENTER' button at the top for about five seconds until the reset option appears on the screen. Press once more to confirm, and the wrench icon will disappear. The whole process requires no disassembly, but make sure not to start the engine during operation. After completion, the trip computer will recalculate the 5,000-km maintenance interval, and the annoying yellow reminder won't appear upon next startup.

[LeEmily]

For owners of older Accord models, here's how to operate the mechanical button version. With the vehicle powered on, locate the small protruding stick on the dashboard (the mileage reset button) and hold it down without releasing. You'll then see the maintenance light start to blink. Continue holding for about ten seconds until the light goes out, and you're done. The key point is that it only takes effect after a power cycle, so after completing the process, turn off the power, wait for half a minute, and then start the car again. This method is suitable for the eighth and ninth-generation Accords. If you have a tenth-generation model with a central control screen, don't use this trick as it may accidentally clear the mileage records.

[StLondyn]

Using the center control screen is more intuitive. After starting the vehicle, simply tap the settings icon on the touchscreen, swipe to the vehicle maintenance section, and select the maintenance information reset. The system will prompt you to confirm if the maintenance is completed; just tap confirm to reset it. Note that you must be in P (Park) gear with the handbrake engaged, as this operation cannot be performed while driving. The entire process takes no more than forty seconds, and you don't even need to touch the steering wheel.

[MartinRose]

Handling experience in special situations: Last time after maintenance, the wrench light was still on, and it turned out the shop forgot to reset the system. In such cases, don’t rush to repeat the operation; first, check if the oil level meets the standard. If the oil is sufficient but the light remains on, try restarting the vehicle’s system—turn off the engine, unplug external devices like the dashcam, wait ten minutes, then power on and reset. This method has resolved many false alarms from electronic systems.

[Lindsay]

Video enthusiasts can check the booklet in the glove compartment. The vehicle manual on page 137 has illustrated steps, but if you find it troublesome, here's a quick fix: disconnect the battery negative terminal for two minutes and then reconnect it, which can also turn off the maintenance light. However, this method will reset all instrument data, requiring you to reconfigure the clock and radio settings—avoid using it unless absolutely necessary. For a hassle-free solution, visit the 4S shop where technicians can resolve it in thirty seconds with a computer, usually done for free after maintenance.