Maintenance MinderTM 2018 Honda Civic

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Maintenance MinderTM

If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages appear on the information display* or the driver information interface* every time you turn the ignition switch to ON w*1. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.

Models with information display

Turn the ignition switch to ON w.

Press the

(TRIP) knob repeatedly until the engine oil life appears on the information display.

The Maintenance Minder indicator ( ) stays on in the instrument panel after the engine oil life becomes 0%. Have the indicated maintenance done by a dealer immediately.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Not available on all models

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To switch the display, press the (TRIP) knob.

Explanation	Information	Maintenance Minder Indicator
When you select the Maintenance Minder screen, it displays codes for maintenance items due at the next engine oil change, along with the percentage of engine oil life remaining.		Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
The engine oil life indicator starts to appear along with other due- soon maintenance item codes when the remaining oil life drops to 15 percent.	The engine oil is approaching the end of its service life.	Starts to come on when the remaining engine oil life drops to 15 percent. It goes off when the display is switched.
The remaining engine oil has passed its service life, and a negative distance appears after driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km (Canadian models). The negative distance on the display blinks.	The engine oil life has passed. The maintenance items must be inspected and serviced immediately.	Stays on as a reminder even when the display is switched.

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Maintenance Service Items

U.S. models

*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.

Rotate tires

Replace air cleaner element*2

Replace dust and pollen filter*3

Inspect drive belt

Replace transmission fluid*4

Replace spark plugs

Inspect valve clearance

Replace engine coolant

7 Replace brake fluid*5

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*4: Continuously variable transmission models

Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).

*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

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Canadian models

*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).

*4: Continuously variable transmission models

*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.

Rotate tires

Replace air cleaner element*2

Replace dust and pollen filter*3

Inspect drive belt

Replace transmission fluid*4

Replace spark plugs

Inspect valve clearance

Replace engine coolant

9 Service front and rear brakes

Inspect these items:

Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

Suspension components

Driveshaft boots

Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)

All fluid levels and condition of fluids

Exhaust system#

Fuel lines and connections#

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Resetting the Display Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the maintenance service.

Turn the ignition switch to ON w and have the vehicle at a complete stop.

Display the Maintenance Minder by repeatedly pressing the

(TRIP) knob.

Press and hold the

knob for 10 seconds or more.

u The display will blink to show it is in reset mode.

Rotate the

knob to select the item you wish to reset.

u Reset the selected item by pushing the knob for five seconds or more.

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Models with driver information interface

Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the engine oil, appear on the driver information interface.

You can view them on the Maintenance Minder screen at any time.

Turn the ignition switch to ON w*1.

Press the button several times until

is displayed.

Press ENTER to go to the Maintenance Minder screen. The engine oil life appears on the driver information interface along with maintenance items due soon.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information Interface
Maintenance Message	Oil Life Display	Explanation	Information
—		When you select the Maintenance Minder screen, it displays codes for maintenance items due at the next engine oil change, along with the percentage of engine oil life remaining.
Maintenance Due Soon Maintenance Due Now Maintenance Past Due		The engine oil life indicator starts to appear along with other due-soon maintenance item codes when the remaining oil life drops to 15 percent.	The engine oil is approaching the end of its service life.
		The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 percent. Press the button to switch to another display.	The engine oil has almost reached the end of its service life, and the maintenance items should be inspected and serviced as soon as possible.
		The engine oil has passed its service life, and a negative distance appears after driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km (Canadian models). The negative distance on the display blinks.	The engine oil life has passed. The maintenance items must be inspected and serviced immediately.

The system message indicator () comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.

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Maintenance Service Items

U.S. models

Rotate tires

Replace air cleaner element*2

Replace dust and pollen filter*3

Inspect drive belt

Replace transmission fluid*4

Replace spark plugs

Inspect valve clearance

Replace engine coolant

*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*4: Continuously variable transmission models

*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

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Canadian models

*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).

*4: Continuously variable transmission models

*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.

Rotate tires

Replace air cleaner element*2

Replace dust and pollen filter*3

Inspect drive belt

Replace transmission fluid*4

Replace spark plugs

Inspect valve clearance

Replace engine coolant

9 Service front and rear brakes

Inspect these items:

Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

Suspension components

Driveshaft boots

Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)

All fluid levels and condition of fluids

Exhaust system#

Fuel lines and connections#

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Resetting the Display

Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the maintenance service.

Turn the ignition switch to ON w*1.

Press the (display/information) button repeatedly until the

appears.

Press the ENTER button.

Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.

Press / to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select All Due Items

(You can also select Cancel to end the process).

Press the ENTER button to reset the selected item.

Repeat from step 4 for other items you wish to reset.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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