, simply press the Trip Reset button on your dashboard until the Engine Oil Life indicator is displayed. Then, push and hold the Trip Reset button until the indicator begins to blink.

When you get your car’s oil changed at an auto body shop or dealership service center, your mechanic will reset the oil maintenance reminder light for you—but if you decide to change your car’s oil at home, then you’ll need to reset the reminder light yourself.

The process is pretty straightforward on a 2019 Honda HR-V, but you still might need a little help resetting your car’s oil light for the first time.

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How to reset the engine oil maintenance light on a 2019 Honda HR-V

The 2019 Honda HR-V comes equipped with a Maintenance Minder System that helps drivers keep track of regular services. This system includes a useful Engine Oil Life indicator, which measures the quality of your engine oil and displays a maintenance reminder light on your dashboard when it’s time for an oil change.

But because the Engine Oil Life indicator doesn’t reset on its own, you'll have to do it yourself to ensure your car continues to track

the correct interval

between oil changes.

Here’s what you need to do to reset the oil light on a 2019 Honda HR-V.

Press your Start button to turn your car on, but don’t power the engine.

Use the Trip Reset button located at the top right of your instrument cluster to navigate through your car’s Settings menu until the Engine Oil Life indicator comes up.

Press and hold the Trip Reset button until the Engine Oil Life indicator begins to blink.

Press and hold the Trip Reset button again until the Engine Oil Life indicator stops blinking and reads 100%.

If you’ve followed these steps correctly, the oil maintenance light should turn off and the Engine Oil Life indicator should begin monitoring your fresh oil. You’ll know it’s time for your next oil change when the oil light comes back on.

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How often does a 2019 Honda HR-V need an oil change?

Honda recommends using 0W-20 full-synthetic motor oil for the 2019 HR-V and scheduling an oil change every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, or about once every six months. But thanks to the convenient Maintenance Minder System, you’ll know exactly when it’s time for your next oil change—as soon as the oil maintenance warning light pops up on your dashboard!

Because driving a car with old, low, or dirty oil can lead to problems, like overheating, low power output, or

serious engine damage

, be sure and schedule an oil service as soon as your maintenance light turns on.

Of course, if you’re mechanically inclined, you also have the option of doing your own oil change to save around $100 in labor charges—but don’t forget to reset the Engine Oil Life indicator when you’re done!

If you’ve completed your oil change and the Engine Oil Life indicator won’t reset, the first thing you should do is try repeating the steps listed in the previous section. But if it still won’t reset, then it’s time to bring your car to a professional mechanic who can check for issues with your oil pump.

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