How to Reset the Oil Life on a Honda Civic Coupe

Steps from the 2020 Honda Civic Coupe owner's manual (Models with the smart entry system use the ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch).

Turn the ignition switch to ON (w; on smart entry models use the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Press the display/information button repeatedly until the Maintenance Minder screen appears.
Press the ENTER button.
Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
Press the up or down button to pick a maintenance item to reset, or All Due Items.
Press the ENTER button to reset the selected item.
Repeat from step 4 for any other items you want to reset.

Failing to reset the display after service makes the system show incorrect maintenance intervals.
On models with Display Audio, the reset can also be done from the audio/information screen.

Source: 2020 Honda Civic Coupe owner's manual, PDF page 552. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.

Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
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