Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid (2008)
displayed next to the engine oil life indicator.
The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change. For an explanation of Maintenance Minder
Codes and what service should be performed, refer to Indicator Based Service. See: Maintenance/Service Intervals/Condition/Indicator Based
Maintenance Services/Indicator Based Service
When the remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 percent, you will see a "SERVICE OIL LIFE" message along with the same maintenance item code(s), every
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
When the remaining engine oil life is 0 percent, the engine oil life indicator will blink. The display comes on every time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position. When you see this message, the indicated maintenance should be performed as soon as possible.
If you still do not perform the indicated maintenance, you will see negative mileage. It is displayed when the vehicle has been driven more then 10 miles
(for U.S. models) 10 km (for Canadian models) after seeing the 0 percent message. Afterward, it shows the subsequent driving distance. The
maintenance should be performed immediately.
You can change the information display from the engine oil life display to the odometer, the trip meter, or the outside temperature (if equipped) every
time you press and release the SEL/RESET button.
When the engine oil life is 0 percent or negative mileage, the maintenance minder indicator (Wrench Icon) remains on even if you change the
information display.
Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to reset the display. Refer to "Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display".
Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items
All maintenance items displayed in the information display are in code. For an explanation of Maintenance Minder Codes and what service should be
performed, refer to Indicator Based Service. See: Maintenance/Service Intervals/Condition/Indicator Based Maintenance Services/Indicator Based
Service
