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  1. The remaining engine oil life displayed (A) as a percentage, turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and push and release the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil life display appears.
    Fig 1: Oil Life At 100%
    G00438135Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. When the remaining engine oil life is 15 percent or less, the display shows a "SERVICE DUE SOON," message along with the maintenance item code(s) for other scheduled maintenance items needing services.
    Fig 2: Identifying SERVICE DUE SOON Display
    G00406450Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. To turn off message, press up or down buttons on the steering wheel.
  4. When the remaining engine oil life is less than 5 percent, the display shows a "SERVICE DUE NOW," message with the maintenance item code(s).
    Fig 3: Identifying SERVICE DUE NOW Display
    G00406451Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. When the remaining engine oil life is less than 0 percent, the display shows a "SERVICE PAST DUE" message.
    Fig 4: Identifying SERVICE PAST DUE Display
    G00406452Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. And the "0" will be blinking in the engine oil life minder.
    Fig 5: Identifying Service Oil Life At 0%
    G00438136Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. If the indicated required service is not done and the remaining engine oil life becomes 0 percent, the display shows a "SERVICE PAST DUE" message, the total mileage (U.S. model) or km (Canada model) after the remaining oil life becomes 0 percent, and the maintenance items code(s).
    Fig 6: Identifying 10 Miles SERVICE PAST DUE Display
    G00438137Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. This message is displayed when the vehicle is driven over 10 miles (U.S. model) or 10 km (Canada model) after the 0 percent message is displayed.