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Aug 18, 2018

Honda Civic Maintenance Required Indicator Reset

Honda Civic Maintenance Required Indicator Reset

Good performance, efficient fuel economy, and plenty of interior space make the Honda Civic a fine choice. Most versions come with a sprightly 1.7-liter four-cylinder; the uplevel EX trim makes a bit more power and returns 29 mpg overall. Hybrid versions get 36 mpg overall, but they're slower than the regular Civic and have suffered hybrid battery failures. Handling is fairly nimble, but the ride is a bit too firm and road noise is pronounced. The Civic Si hatchback doesn't add that much excitement, despite its 160-hp engine. Antilock brakes were standard on the EX, Si, and Hybrid. 

This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages and. 

  1. Press and hold the Select/Reset knob on the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Hold the knob for about 10 seconds until the indicator goes off.
  3. For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km)after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for 2 seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). 


Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), this indicator will light for 2 seconds when you first turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and then flash for 10 seconds. If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this light will remain on as a constant reminder. Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is not done by your dealer,reset the light as follows



  1. Turn off the engine.
     
  2. Press and hold the Select/Reset knob on the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
     
  3. Hold the knob for about 10 seconds until the indicator goes off.