How to: Honda 2001-2019 CR-V Oil Maintenance Required Indicator Reset<>
About this model:
The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda since 1995 and introduced in the North American market in 1997. It uses the Honda Civic platform with an SUV body design. The CR-V is Honda’s mid-range utility vehicle, slotting between the smaller Honda HR-V and the larger Honda Pilot. Honda states “CR-V” stands for “Comfortable Runabout Vehicle“ while the term “Compact Recreational Vehicle” is used in a British car review article that was republished by Honda.<>
Honda began producing the CR-V in Sayama, Japan, and Swindon, UK, for worldwide markets, adding North American manufacturing sites in East Liberty, Ohio, in 2007; El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico, in late 2007 (ended in early 2017); Alliston, Ontario, Canada, in 2012; and Greensburg, Indiana in February 2017. The CR-V is also produced in Wuhan (Hubei province) for the Chinese market by the Dongfeng Honda Automobile Company, a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Corporation.<>
Honda CR-V Maintenance Require Reset
Honda CR-V 2001-2006 Maintenance Required Reset
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- Turn off the engine.
- Press and hold the Select/Reset button on the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
- Hold the button for about 10 seconds until the indicator goes off.
Honda CR-V 2006-2011 Maintenance Required Reset
Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display<>
Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required maintenance service. You will see ‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the information display the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.<>
If maintenance service is done by someone other than your dealer, reset the maintenance minder as follows:<>
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.
- Press the select/reset knob repeatedly until the engine oil life is displayed.
- Press the select/reset knob for about 10 seconds. The information display shows the reset mode initial display as shown.
- Select the ‘‘OIL LIFE’’ indicator by turning the select/reset knob. The display begins to blink. Push the same knob to enter this setting.
- The engine oil life and the maintenance item code(s) will begin to blink. Push the select/ reset knob to reset.
- The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset to ‘‘100.’’
Honda CR-V 2012-2016 Maintenance Required Reset
Resetting the Engine Oil Life<>
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the engine oil life. Use the buttons on the steering wheel to operate the Vehicle Menu.<>
Resetting the Engine Oil Life<>
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the engine oil life. Use the buttons on the steering wheel to operate the Vehicle Menu.<>
- Press MENU.
- Select Maintenance Info.
- Press the SOURCE button to enter reset mode. Select Yes. The maintenance codes disappear, and the engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Honda CR-V 2017-2019 Maintenance Required Reset
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the engine oil life.<>
Models with information display.
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- Press the TRIP knob in the instrument panel until the engine oil life appears in the display.
- Press and hold the knob for 10 seconds or more, until the display begins to blink.
- Press and hold the knob for 5 seconds or more. The engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Models with Driver Information Interface
Use the steering wheel buttons to make and enter selections<>
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- Scroll to the Maintenance Minder screen, and select it.
- Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
- Scroll to the maintenance item you want to reset (or All Due Items), and select it.
Models with Display Audio
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- Use the touchscreen to make and enter selections.
- From the HOME screen, select Settings.
- Select Vehicle.
- Select Maintenance Info.
- Select Select Reset Items.
- Select an item on the list to reset.
NOTICE: <>
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems.<>