To reset the oil life indicator on a 2015 Honda Accord, turn the ignition to ON (engine OFF), navigate to Oil Life on the Driver Information Display, and press and hold the SELECT/RESET control until it reads 100%.
Understanding Maintenance Minder and when to reset
The Maintenance Minder system tracks oil life percentage to remind you when service is due. Resetting should be done after you have completed an oil change or maintenance that would affect the life count, not as a generic reset.
Resetting the Oil Life: Step-by-Step Procedures
Option A: Reset using the steering wheel SELECT/RESET control
Use this method if your Accord uses the Driver Information Display (DID) and has a SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel.
- Turn the ignition to ON (engine OFF).
- Navigate to the Oil Life display in the DID or Maintenance Minder screen using the steering wheel controls.
- Highlight Oil Life, then press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for about 5–10 seconds until the display shows 100%.
- Turn the ignition OFF, then start the engine to verify that Oil Life reads 100%.
If the display doesn’t reset on the first try, repeat the steps once more or ensure you’re at the Oil Life screen before holding reset.
Option B: Reset via dashboard/instrument cluster (if available)
Some trims offer a direct reset path from the instrument cluster or trip/ODO controls.
- Turn the ignition to ON (engine OFF).
- Use the trip/ODO or instrument cluster controls to highlight Oil Life on the display.
- Press and hold the RESET or SEL/RESET button for 5–10 seconds until Oil Life resets to 100%.
- Turn the ignition OFF, then start the engine to confirm Oil Life is reset to 100%.
Note: The exact path can vary by trim, so if you can’t locate Oil Life, consult the owner’s manual or contact a Honda dealer for the precise steps for your vehicle.
Summary
Resetting the oil life indicator on a 2015 Honda Accord is a quick maintenance step that ensures the Maintenance Minder reflects the actual service interval after an oil change. Use either the steering wheel reset method or the dashboard/instrument cluster method, verify that Oil Life shows 100%, and then start the engine to confirm. Always complete the oil change or service before resetting to keep reminders accurate.