The Honda CRV has a feature that shows you the Engine Oil Life. It is shown as a percentage. The higher the percentage number, the more Engine Oil Life you have left.
You’ll need to reset the Engine Oil Life indicator when you change the oil. Here’s how it is done.
2007-2017 Models
Option 1
- Turn the ignition to the first position. Do not start the engine.
- Press the “Trip” stem to toggle it to show “Engine Oil Life“.
- Press and hold the “Trip” stem for about 10 seconds until the display starts blinking.
- Release the “Trip” stem, then press and hold it again. This time for 5 seconds. The Oil Life will reset to 100%.
Option 2
- Turn the ignition to the first position. Do not start the engine.
- Press the “i” on the steering wheel to toggle over to “Maintenance Minder“.
- Press “Enter” to select “Maintenance Minder” (wrench icon).
- Press and hold “Enter” for about 10 seconds until it enters Reset Mode.
- Scroll to “Engine Oil Life“, then press “Enter“.
Option 3 (Touchscreen Models)
From the Home screen, choose “Settings” > “Vehicle” > “Maintenance Info” > “Select Reset Items” > “Engine Oil Life”
2002-2006 Models
These model years will display a wrench or “Maintenance Required” light when due for an oil change. Reset it with these instructions.
- Turn the ignition to the “II” position by turning the key.
- Turn the ignition to the “OFF” position, then push and hold in the Odometer “Reset/Trip” button.
- Continue to hold the Odometer “Reset/Trip” button wile turning the ignition back to the “II” position.
The maintenance light should be cleared and turn off.
Steve Doyle says
April 26, 2018 at 2:37 amHi, I have a UK 2010 Honda CRV 2.2 iDTEC with manual gearbox…..I have some questions about the service indicator.
1. My oil, or other, service indicator display has not been displayed; mileage 68,800.
2. I have done an oil change and other servicing work…..check brakes, change fuel filter, changed gearbox and rear diff oil etc.
I have tried to reach the reset system using the method at Option 1 above but it does not seem to work…..any ideas?
Thank you.
William says
June 1, 2018 at 4:31 amAfter you hold it for 10 sec it puts it on cancel so you turn the knob and it goes to the reset option.
Youtube helped me after this advice failed over and over.
And yes the button it tells you to push also turns.
Mind blown.
Tyler says
June 9, 2019 at 3:46 pmhold down the toggle switch for 10 seconds till it starts blinking. Turn it until “oil” is flashing. Press the stick in once. The press again and hold for 5 seconds.