These instructions apply to the Honda Civic Mk7 (ES/EP) 2001-2005.
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The 2001–2005 Honda Civic predates Maintenance Minder — it has a simple mileage-based Maintenance Required light you reset with the Select/Reset knob after a service. This is the US-market procedure.
- Turn the engine off.
- Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition to ON (II).
- Keep holding for about ten seconds until the Maintenance Required light goes out, then release.
FAQ
When should I reset it?
Only after the scheduled service is done. The light comes on around 10,000 miles after a reset (and flashes as a pre-warning from about 8,000).
Is this the same as the oil light?
No — the Maintenance Required light is a mileage reminder. A red oil-pressure light is a stop-now warning.
Nothing happens when I hold the knob.
Make sure the engine is off first, then hold the knob while turning the ignition to ON and keep holding ~10 seconds.
If your Civic stores a fault code with the warning light, look it up on autodtcs.com.
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