You can clear the Honda Maintenance Due Soon alert by resetting the Maintenance Minder. The exact steps depend on your model year, but the common approaches involve either using the steering-wheel controls to reset the display or using the odometer/trip button on older cars. This guide outlines both methods and notes where your model may differ.
Overview: what the Maintenance Minder does and when to reset
The Maintenance Minder system tracks driving conditions and suggests routine service (oil changes, filter replacements, tire rotations, inspections). After you complete maintenance, you reset the system so it can start a fresh maintenance cycle. Resetting without performing the required service can cause the reminder to come back sooner than it should or mask actual service needs.
Two universal reset methods for most Honda models
Below are two methods that cover the majority of Honda cars and SUVs from the past decade. If one method doesn’t work for your vehicle, try the other, and consult your owner's manual for model-specific steps.
- Method A: Reset via the in-dash information display (common on many newer Hondas)
- Turn the ignition to ON with the engine OFF.
- Use the steering wheel controls (usually the left-side 'SEL/RESET' or similar button) to cycle to the Maintenance Minder or MAINT DUE screen.
- Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for about 5–10 seconds until the display confirms a reset or the numbers show zero.
- Turn the ignition OFF, then start the engine to confirm the maintenance light is cleared.
- Method B: Reset via the odometer/trip button (older or some trims)
- Turn the ignition to ON with the engine OFF.
- Locate the trip odometer reset button on the instrument cluster and press and hold it until the maintenance reminder blinks or disappears.
- Release, then turn the ignition OFF and back ON to verify the reset.
Note: Button names, locations, and exact prompts can vary by year and trim. If neither method works, consult your owner’s manual or contact a Honda dealer for model-specific instructions.
Model-specific notes
Newer Honda models with digital dashboards (approximately 2016–present)
Many modern Hondas use a multi-information display or touch-screen menu to manage Maintenance Minder. The typical flow is to access Settings or Vehicle Information, then Maintenance, and finally Reset. In some models you may see options like Home > Settings > Maintenance > Reset or Vehicle > Maintenance > Reset. Confirm the reset when prompted.
Tip: If your car is connected to HondaLink or a compatible app, you may also see maintenance reminders or reset options there, but resetting in the car ensures the current cycle starts correctly.
Older Honda models (manual trip reset or simple indicator lights)
Older vehicles commonly rely on the physical trip button on the instrument cluster. The usual steps involve turning the key to ON (engine off) and pressing and holding the trip/reset button until the MAINT DUE indicator blinks or clears. Because configurations varied before 2012, check the manual for your specific year and trim if the simple method doesn’t work.
What not to do
Resetting the Maintenance Minder should follow a completed service. If you reset the system without performing the recommended maintenance, you risk missing important service intervals and potentially harming engine longevity or warranty coverage. Always perform the required services first, then reset.