Time for an oil change
To reset the maintenance light on a 2003 Acura EL, start by turning the ignition key to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Press the gas pedal three times within five seconds. Then turn the ignition off and back on to complete the reset. The maintenance light should now be turned off.
All you have to do is turn the key in the ignition to "power on" (without starting the car) while holding the "reset" and "select" buttons on the instrument panel. Hold for several seconds. the next time you start the car, the maintenance require light will be gone.
Put the key in the ignition without turning. Push the odometer/speedometer reset button and keep your finger on it while turning the key on accessories. Wait a few seconds and light should go off.
The 2003 Acura NSX runs on premium unleaded (required).
The 2003 Acura MDX runs on premium unleaded (required).
The 2003 Acura TL runs on premium unleaded (required).
To reset "MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" light, turn ignition off, press and hold the SELECT and RESET buttons. Turn ignition and hold buttons for 10 seconds until the indicator resets. works on 2003 mdx for sure.
instructions are in the ownwers manual.
To reset the maintenance required light on a 2003 Honda Element, turn the ignition to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Press the gas pedal three times within five seconds. After this, the maintenance light should turn off. If it doesn’t reset, repeat the process to ensure it's done correctly.
You can't reset that light...there is no such thing as a 2002 Honda Element...they didn't come out until 2003.
The easiest way I have found is to disconnect the battery for a minute or so.