You can reset several key systems on a 2018 Civic, including the maintenance minder, tire‑pressure monitoring, and trip meters. The exact steps depend on which system you’re targeting, but all are straightforward in the vehicle’s instrument cluster or infotainment menu.
To understand what you’ll need to do, this guide walks you through the most common resets you’re likely to perform after maintenance, tire changes, or a long trip. Always start with fresh notes of your tire pressures and oil life so you can verify the reset took properly.
Resetting the Maintenance Minder
The Maintenance Minder tracks oil life and other service intervals. Resetting it after a service tells the car to start a new maintenance cycle from a full baseline. Note that this does not perform the service itself; it only refreshes the reminder.
- Turn the ignition to ON (II) with the engine off.
- Use the SEL/RESET knob or the instrument‑panel controls to navigate to the MAINTENANCE or Remaining Oil Life display.
- Select Reset and confirm. Keep pressing or selecting until the display confirms the maintenance counter has been reset (often shown as 100% oil life).
After the reset, the Maintenance Minder should reflect a fresh cycle and the next maintenance window will be scheduled according to the factory interval or your vehicle’s maintenance history.
Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Inflate all tires to the recommended cold pressures, then drive briefly to allow the system to register the changes.
- With the ignition ON, access the TPMS reset option via the multi‑information display (often under Settings or Vehicle). Select Reset/Learn and confirm.
- Drive the car at a moderate speed for several miles; the TPMS indicator should turn off once the system relearns the new pressures.
If the TPMS light remains on after a reset or you suspect a sensor issue, inspect tires for leaks and contact a Honda service center for a sensor check.
Resetting the Trip Meters (A and B)
- Turn the ignition to ON (engine off) and display Trip A or Trip B on the instrument cluster.
- Press and hold the ODO/TRIP (or the dedicated Trip button) until the selected trip resets to 0.0.
- Repeat for the other trip meter if you want both A and B reset.
Once reset, you can begin a fresh mileage or fuel‑economy tracking period. If you rely on both trips, you’ll want to reset them in tandem with your planning.
Resetting the Infotainment System (Radio/Nav)
- Soft reset: Press and hold the power/volume knob for about 3–5 seconds until the system restarts.
- Factory reset (if needed): Go to Settings > System > Factory Reset and confirm. This will erase saved Bluetooth devices, favorites, and customized settings.
If the system remains unresponsive after a soft reset, a factory reset is typically the next step. If issues persist, consider a firmware update or consult a dealership.
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