I'm not certain how it's done on a Civic, but most cars can be reset by pulling the battery cable (hot/red) and letting it sit for an hour or so. This has worked for me in the past.
To reset the maintenance minder light in a Honda Fit, start by turning the ignition to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Press the "Trip" button until the display shows the maintenance menu. Then, with the maintenance minder displayed, press and hold the "Trip" button for about 10 seconds until the light goes off. Finally, turn off the ignition, and the reset should be complete.
The turn signal flasher on a 2008 Honda Civic 4 door is located under the dash near the pedals. It controls the flash interval for all turn signal indicators.
Check the owner's manual under 'maintenance minder'. It will tell you exactly how to do it.I did it last night on a 2007 Element:- press reset button until the maintenance is indicated- press and hold down reset button for about 10 seconds, the display will begin flashing- release and then press the reset button down again for about 5 seconds- the 'maintenance minder' will reset
Here is a link that walks you through turning off the maintenance required light step by step, I'm totally not car knowledgeable and did it on my on in two minutes! http://www.wikihow.com/Turn-off-the-%22Maint-Req%22-Light-on-a-2001-Honda-Civic
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.
Use your car key and insert into the slot next to the Maintenance Required notification. It should get reset from red to green.
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To reset the maintenance light on a 2008 Toyota Tacoma, first turn the ignition to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Press the gas pedal three times within five seconds, then turn the ignition off. When you turn the ignition back on, the maintenance light should be reset. If it doesn't turn off, repeat the process.
To turn off the maintenance required light on a 2008 Honda Element, start by turning the ignition to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Press the gas pedal three times within 5 seconds, and then turn the ignition off. When you turn the ignition back on, the maintenance light should be reset. If it doesn't turn off, repeat the process to ensure it was done correctly.
The maintenance light on a 1995 Honda Civic can be reset by a few ways. First the battery can be disconnected for at least 5 seconds. Doing so resets everything. The fuse for the ECU can also be removed to just reset the computer solely.
Consult the drivers manual. You will find that information in there.
Turn off your car hold down the reset button on your odometer for 5 seconds Turn on your car while continuing to hold down the reset button