honda guy wrote in news:0n6rq4djr84ov4ufn1l497fu68uibkmv0m@4ax.com:

> Right now I don't have access to my manual and my wife called me to
> say our 2003 Accord shows for a few seconds when starting, a flashing
> "Req'd Maintenance" indicator light and then it goes away. I'm
> thinking it's not serious but can anyone tell me what it is.... oil
> change? Car has about 33,500 miles on it (low miles). By the way, is
> this covered in the manual?
>
> Thanks.
>

it sounds like you are coming up on a oil change.
when you get closer or pass the mileage interval(from the last oil
change),the light will stay on.
It should be in the owner's manual.
After the oil/filter change,there's a RESET button under the driver's side
kneepanel(below the steering wheel),probably recessed into the panel.

The "check engine" light (CEL)is the serious one.

you can probably find the owner's manual for your model online.

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