Maintenance reminder light is just a reminder that it's been 7000 miles since the last time it was reset. After 7500 miles it stays on solid instead of blinking.

There's a little button under the dashboard, facing towards your right toe. Crawl down by the pedals & look. Press it while the light is on, hold it in for a while till the light goes out. Then do it again every 7000 miles. Don't forget to change your oil, too.