Honda Civic 2016-2018 Resetting the Engine Oil Life
Most Civic redesigns have been evolutions on a theme. Not this one; Honda pulled out all of the stops, building a clean-sheet design. The result is a newly refined Civic that feels more upscale and substantial than previous efforts. Base models still use a 1.8-liter four-cylinder, but all higher trims have a 1.5-liter turbocharged four. Both engines are refined and economical, and the CVT automatic works well. Handling is spry and responsive, and the ride isolates against most road bumps. Road noise is subdued, addressing a longtime Civic vice. The interior features nicer materials and has a spacious rear seat. Basic versions have an easy-to-use radio, but uplevel trims have an unintuitive touchscreen infotainment system that lacks any traditional knobs and buttons. Almost every trim offers the optional Honda Sensing safety suite, including forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. A hatchback version joined the lineup for 2017.
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the engine oil life.
Models with information display
- Press the TRIP knob in the instrument panel until the engine oil life appears in the displayPress and
- hold the knob for 10 seconds or more, until the display begins to blink.
- Press and hold the knob for 5 seconds or more. The engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Models with Driver Information Interface
- Scroll to the Maintenance Minder screen, and select it.
- Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
- Scroll to the maintenance item you want to reset (or All Due Items), and select it
Models with Display Audio
Use the touchscreen to make and enter selections.
- From the HOME screen, select Settings.
- Select Vehicle.
- Select Maintenance Info.
- Select Select Reset Items.
- Select an item on the list to reset
