This video will show you step by step instructions on how to reset your oil life indicator on a Honda Civic 2005-2011. Instructions: 1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine). 2. Press the SELECT/RESET knob until the engine oil life indicator is displayed. 3. Press the SELECT/RESET knob for more than 10 seconds.. This video shows you how to turn off reset the oil life service maintenance light on a 2007 2008 2009 Honda Civic.
The engine oil life indicator and the maintenance code(s) will blink. 4. Press the SELECT/RESET knob for more than 5 seconds. The maintenance items codes(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset to 100. 5. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.. How do you reset the oil life on a 2009 Honda Civic? Follow these simple steps to reset the oil life on your 2009 Honda Civic: Step 1. Turn your vehicle ignition to turn (just a step away from starting the engine. Step 2. Now press the SELECT/RESET button until you see an oil life indicator on your vehicle dash.