The oil life indicator typically comes on when your car is due for an oil and filter change after clocking a specific mileage. Clean car oil is essential to the longevity of your engine and the smooth running of your car. Resetting oil life can initially seem complicated, but if you have the correct information, you’ll learn that the process is straightforward. This guide details the steps to reset the oil life of a Honda HR-V.
2021 – 2022 Models
- Turn the ignition on.
- Find the up and down control buttons on the steering wheel.
- Press the up button to scroll the menu to Vehicle settings.
- Click the middle control button, then use the up and down button to get Maintenance info.
- Use the up button to scroll to reset.
- Press the middle button to activate the reset.
- A reset complete message will appear on your screen.
- Use the down arrow to exit vehicle settings.
- Check if the oil life light is off.
2016 – 2020 Models
- Turn the ignition on.
- Find the trip reset button on the driver’s side of the dashboard beneath the steering wheel.
- Press the reset button for about ten seconds or until the oil life light flashes.
- Continue pressing the button until oil life resets at 100%.
- Drive above 25 mph for thirty minutes.
- Verify that the oil life light is off.
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