you don't actually START the car. only turn the iginition to ON / II. i used just used this process on my sister's 98 coupe:

1. without the key in the inserted, hold trip/reset
2. insert key, keep holding trip/reset
3. turn the key to ON / II, while still holding trip/reset
4. wait around 10 seconds while holding trip/reset. the light will turn off. don't let go of trip/reset until the light is off.
5. done