Updated 2026-07-18

How to Reset the Oil Life Light on a Honda

Reset a Honda's oil life indicator only after you've changed the oil. Turn the ignition to ON, use the Select/Reset button (dash or steering wheel) to show Engine Oil Life, then press and hold it about 10 seconds until it resets to 100%.

The reset works much the same across Accord, Civic and CR-V years — with three interface variations. Change the oil first.

Honda's system shows remaining Engine Oil Life as a percentage with a wrench icon rather than a mileage counter. When it reaches a low percentage (or 'A'/'B' service codes appear), an oil change and related service are due. Always change the oil and filter before resetting — resetting without doing the service leaves the system tracking the wrong condition and can lead to running the oil far too long.

Method 1 — Select/Reset button (2008-2017 and many later models): turn the ignition to ON without starting, press the Select/Reset button repeatedly until 'Engine Oil Life' shows, hold it about 10 seconds until the percentage blinks, then hold again until it returns to 100%.

Method 2 — steering-wheel controls with the multi-information display (2018+ Accord, Civic, CR-V): press the menu/info button, scroll to Vehicle Information or Maintenance, select Engine Oil Life, and hold Enter until the reset prompt appears; choose the item and confirm.

Method 3 — touchscreen (models with the center touchscreen): from Home open Settings, then Vehicle, then Maintenance Info / Maintenance Reset, select Engine Oil or All Due Items, and confirm. If the wrench light stays on afterward, you likely didn't hold the button long enough — repeat the reset.

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How do I reset the oil life on a Honda Accord?

Turn the ignition to ON, press the Select/Reset button until Engine Oil Life shows, then hold it about 10 seconds until the value blinks and resets to 100%. Newer models use the steering-wheel menu or the touchscreen Maintenance Reset.

Do I reset the oil life before or after the oil change?

After. Reset only once the oil and filter are actually changed — resetting first makes the system track the wrong oil condition.

What does the wrench light mean on a Honda?

On Honda it's the maintenance reminder tied to the oil-life system — it means routine service is due, not that something is broken. Do the service, then reset the oil life.

Honda Accord schedule Honda Civic schedule Honda CR-V schedule How often to change your oil

General guidance, not a substitute for your vehicle's owner's manual — confirm the exact procedure for your model year.

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