Honda Element. Manual - part 614

reminder light will remain on until it is reset. 

2. To reset the MAINT REQ'D reminder light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press and hold the 

SELECT/RESET button. The SELECT/RESET button is in lower right of instrument cluster between 
speedometer and fuel gauge. While still holding button, turn ignition switch to ON position with engine 
off. Hold button for about 10 seconds until indicator resets.  

1998-2001 PRELUDE 

1. At each 7500 mile service interval, the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light will change from Green to 

Yellow. If service is not performed (and light is not reset), the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light will 
change from Yellow to Red.  

2. When service has been completed, reset MAINTENANCE REQUIRED reminder light. To reset reminder 

light, turn ignition off. Insert ignition key in slot provided to the right of tachometer (or beside the 
indicator). See Fig. 5.  

Fig. 5: Maintenance Reminder Light Reset

 

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2000-05 INSIGHT 

1. When distance driven since maintenance required indicator was reset is 6000 miles, the MAINT REQ'D 

reminder light will start to blink. After exceeding 7500 miles without having scheduled maintenance 
performed and MAINT REQ'D reminder light reset, light will remain on until it is reset.  

2. To reset the light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press and hold TRIP button, located on lower 

right side of instrument cluster. While still holding TRIP button, turn ignition switch to ON position with 
engine off. Hold button for about 10 seconds until indicator resets.  

2000-05 S2000 

1. For the first 8000 miles after maintenance required indicator is reset, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light 

illuminates when the ignition is turned on, then will go out after 2 seconds. Between 8000-10,000 miles, 
the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will light for 2 seconds, then will flash for 10 seconds, and will then 
go out. After exceeding 10,000 miles without having scheduled maintenance performed, MAINT REQ'D 
reminder light will remain on until it is reset.  

2. To reset the MAINT REQ'D reminder light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press and hold the trip 

meter reset button while turning ignition switch to ON position, with engine off. Hold button until 
indicator resets (indicator light goes out).  

2001-05 CIVIC 

1. For the first 8000 miles after maintenance required indicator is reset, the MAINT REQ'D indicator light 

illuminates when the ignition is turned on, then will go out after 2 seconds. When mileage is 8000-10,000 
miles, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds, then blink for 10 seconds, and 
then go out. When mileage exceeds 10,000 miles, MAINT REQ'D indicator light illuminates and stays on 
while ignition switch is in ON (II) position.  

2. To reset the MAINT REQ'D indicator light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press and hold the 

SELECT/RESET button. While still holding button, turn ignition switch to ON position, with engine off. 
Hold SELECT/RESET button for about 10 seconds until indicator resets.  

3. If MAINT REQ'D reminder light does not reset, ensure headlights, parking lights, or both are turned off 

when resetting reminder light. The MAINT REQ'D indicator can not be reset if any of these lights are on. 
If vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights and lights come on when ignition switch is turned to 
ON (II) position, daytime running lights must be disabled before indicator light can be reset.  

2002-05 CR-V 

1. For the first 8000 miles after maintenance required indicator is reset, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light 

illuminates when the ignition is turned on, then will go out after 2 seconds. When mileage is 8000-10,000 
miles, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds, then blink for 10 seconds, and 
will then go out. When mileage exceeds 10,000 miles, MAINT REQ'D light illuminates and stays on 
while ignition switch is in ON (II) position.  

2. To reset the light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button. 

While still holding button, turn ignition switch to ON position, with engine off. Hold SELECT/RESET 

 

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button for about 10 seconds until indicator resets. 

2003-05 ACCORD (4-CYLINDER) 

1. When distance driven since maintenance required indicator was reset is less than 8000 miles, the MAINT 

REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then go out when ignition switch is turned to ON 
(II) position. When mileage is 8000-10,000 miles, MAINT REQ'D indicator light will illuminate for 2 
seconds and then blink for 10 seconds when ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position. When mileage 
exceeds 10,000 miles, MAINT REQ'D light illuminates and stays on while ignition switch is in ON (II) 
position.  

2. To reset MAINT REQ'D indicator light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Push and hold the 

SELECT/RESET button and turn ignition switch to ON (II) position. Continue to hold button for more 
than 10 seconds or until MAINT REQ'D light goes out.  

2003-05 ACCORD (V6) 

1. When distance driven since maintenance required indicator was reset is less than 6000 miles, the MAINT 

REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then go out when ignition switch is turned to ON 
(II) position. When mileage is 6000-7500 miles, MAINT REQ'D indicator light will illuminate for 2 
seconds and then blink for 10 seconds when ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position. When mileage 
exceeds 7500 miles, MAINT REQ'D light illuminates and stays on while ignition switch is in ON (II) 
position.  

2. To reset MAINT REQ'D indicator light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Push and hold the 

SELECT/RESET button and turn ignition switch to ON (II) position. Continue to hold button for more 
than 10 seconds or until MAINT REQ'D light goes out.  

2003-05 ELEMENT 

1. For the first 8000 miles after maintenance required indicator is reset, the MAINT REQ'D indicator light 

illuminates when the ignition is turned on, then will go out after 2 seconds. When mileage is 8000-10,000 
miles, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds, then blink for 10 seconds, and 
then go out. When mileage exceeds 10,000 miles, MAINT REQ'D indicator light illuminates and stays on 
while ignition switch is in ON (II) position.  

2. To reset the MAINT REQ'D indicator light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press and hold the 

SELECT/RESET button. While still holding button, turn ignition switch to ON position, with engine off. 
Hold SELECT/RESET button for about 10 seconds until indicator resets.  

3. If MAINT REQ'D reminder light does not reset, ensure headlights, parking lights, or both are turned off 

when resetting reminder light. The MAINT REQ'D indicator can not be reset if any of these lights are on. 
If vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights and lights come on when ignition switch is turned to 
ON (II) position, daytime running lights must be disabled before indicator light can be reset.  

2003 PILOT 

1. For the first 6000 miles after maintenance required indicator is reset, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light 

illuminates when the ignition is turned on, then will go out after 2 seconds. When mileage is 6000-7500 
miles, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds, then blink for 10 seconds, and 

 

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will then go out. When mileage exceeds 7500 miles, MAINT REQ'D light illuminates and stays on while 
ignition switch is in ON (II) position.  

2. To reset the light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button. 

While still holding button, turn ignition switch to ON position, with engine off. Hold SELECT/RESET 
button for about 10 seconds until indicator resets.  

2004 ODYSSEY 

1. For the first 5900-6100 miles after maintenance required indicator is reset, the MAINT REQ'D reminder 

light illuminates when the ignition is turned on, then will go out after 2 seconds. Between 5900-6100 
miles, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will light for 2 seconds, then will flash for 10 seconds, and will 
then go out. After exceeding 7400-7600 miles without having scheduled maintenance performed, MAINT 
REQ'D reminder light will remain on until it is reset.  

2. To reset the MAINT REQ'D reminder light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press and hold the 

SELECT and RESET button at the same time. While still holding buttons, turn ignition switch to ON 
position with engine off. Hold button for about 10 seconds until indicator resets.  

2004 PILOT 

1. For the first 5900-6100 miles after maintenance required indicator is reset, the MAINT REQ'D reminder 

light illuminates when the ignition is turned on, then will go out after 2 seconds. When mileage is 5900-
6100 miles, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds, then blink for 10 seconds, 
and will then go out. When mileage exceeds 7400-7600 miles, MAINT REQ'D light illuminates and stays 
on while ignition switch is in ON (II) position.  

2. To reset the light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button. 

While still holding button, turn ignition switch to ON (II) position, with engine off. Hold 
SELECT/RESET button for about 10 seconds until indicator resets.  

2005 ACCORD (HYBRID) 

1. If travel distance is 0-6000 miles after last reset. Indicator comes on for 2 seconds each time you turn 

ignition switch to ON (II) position.  

2. If travel distance is 6000-7500 miles. Each time you turn ignition switch to ON (II) position, indicator 

comes on for 2 seconds and flashes for 10 seconds.  

3. If travel distance is over 7500 miles and ignition switch is ON (II) position. Turn OFF engine. Press and 

hold SELECT/RESET knob in instrument panel and turn ignition switch ON (II). Hold knob for about 10 
seconds until indicator resets.  

2005-05 PILOT 

1. For the first 6000 miles after maintenance required indicator is reset, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light 

illuminates when the ignition is turned on, then will go out after 2 seconds. When mileage is 6000-7500 
miles, the MAINT REQ'D reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds, then blink for 10 seconds, and 
will then go out. When mileage exceeds 7500 miles, MAINT REQ'D light illuminates and stays on while 
ignition switch is in ON (II) position.  

2. To reset the light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button. 

 

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