Put the key in the ignition but do not turn it on.
with one hand push in the button on the speedometer for the Trip/Reset and hold it in. continue holding it in as you use your other hand to turn the key on. you do not need to start the engine, just turn it until the dash lights come on.
continue holding the trip/reset button in and watch the maintenance required light. It should go out after about 15 seconds. when it goes out you can turn the ignition key off then release the trip/reset button. That will reset the maintenance required light.
(from Yahoo Answers, advice is good, works great)
HOW TO TURN OFF THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT ON 2002 HONDA ACCOURD
The Maintenance Required Light is not the same as the Check Engine Light. The Maintenance Required Light is telling you that there is scheduled maintenance that needs to be performed. It may mean it needs an oil/filter change. To find out what needs to be done look at the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual.
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The Maintenance Required Light is not the same as the Check Engine Light. The Maintenance Required Light is telling you that there is scheduled maintenance that needs to be performed. It may mean it needs an oil/filter change. To find out what needs to be done look at the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual.
It means that there is some sort of maintenance required - you'd need to pull codes to determine exactly what. Performing the required maintenance successfully should shut the light off.
Your owner's manual discusses this very light. The light indicates that regular scheduled maintenance is required. Look in your owner's manual for the description of what maintenance items need to be addressed, and how to reset the light.
Owner's manual!
You can't reset that light...there is no such thing as a 2002 Honda Element...they didn't come out until 2003.
The maintenance required light only goes on after 7,500 miles since last 'maintenance'. The maintence required light will not turn off by replacing or changing anything, the only way to turn it off is by putting your key in the key slot next to the light.
To let you know that some type of schedueled maintenance is due. Check the owner's manual or call a Honda Dealer.
Get your oil changed, and have the service reminder reset.