Filter keeps flashing on the thermostat control screen

JustAnswer Customer: The word "filter" keeps flashing on the thermostat control screen.
JustAnswer Customer: I've changed the filters.
JustAnswer Customer: It still flashes when the filters are removed.
JustAnswer Customer: What do I need to do?
MattR757: HVAC Technician: you can press the hold button to bypass the program and just use the temp up and down buttons to set your desired temperature.
MattR757: HVAC Technician: As long as the word HOLD is in the display the thermostat doesn't follow the program.
MattR757: HVAC Technician: As long as the word HOLD is in the display the thermostat doesn't follow the program.