When it’s time to replace the oil and filter, the 2007 Toyota Corolla’s “maintenance necessary” light will illuminate. Based on the distance traveled since it was last adjusted, the light trips. You will have to reset the light yourself if you change your own oil or if the service technician forgets to do so. Most drivers should be able to complete this straightforward assignment in about five minutes.
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Await the odometer to complete one cycle. A string of zeros will be followed by a string of dashes. The dash line will get shorter and disappear as it cycles. Release the trip selector button once there are no more dashes. The maintenance-needed light will stop working.
- Toyota Motor Corporation, “2007 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual,”
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How can you turn a Toyota Corolla’s maintenance-needed light back on?
- Turn the key to the lock using your keys “Put the ignition in the “on” position but don’t start your Toyota Corolla. Put the Corolla’s keys in.
- Find, select, and hold the “The odometer has a reset button for trips. till you release the button “On the screen, Trip A can be seen.
- then replace the key to “Off.
- Turn the key back to the “On position after finding the “trip reset button once more.
- Hold the trip reset button down until your odometer lights 0 miles. The maintenance light will thereafter go out.
What should I do to remove the maintenance is required light?
How do I turn the “Maint Reqd” light back on?
- Switch the ignition to the ON position.
- Set the trip display to TRIP A mode on the odometer.
- Activate the OFF position on the ignition switch.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position while pressing and holding the Trip Meter RESET button.
- It will do so via the service maintenance reminder light.
Why does my maintenance light come on after I change the oil?
- Release the ODO button once it starts to show zeros, then flip the key back to the “off” position.
- Verify that the odometer’s (ODO) total mileage displaytypically the ‘A’ displayis on.
- If the car is on, turn it off.
- Press and hold the ODO reset / readout button while the engine is off.
- The ODO display will briefly flash before beginning to display only zeros.
- Turn the key in the ignition while maintaining pressure on the ODO button. till the dash lights turn on. Avoid starting the car.
- Now the light will read “MAINT REQD.”
What ‘MAINT REQD’ Means
Within 5000 miles of the last reset, the “MAINT REQD” indicator illuminates. It is merely a mileage counter meant to serve as a reminder to the user that an oil change is required and in no way indicates any system failure. If a specialist has always performed maintenance on your Toyota, they reset it after each oil change. It should be noted that the recommended oil change interval is not always 5000 miles. To find out how frequently the oil in your Camry needs to be changed, consult the owner’s manual and your usual technician.
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How can you turn a Toyota’s dash light back on?
Turn your key to position two after pressing and holding the trip meter reset button on the dashboard. Hold the odometer button down for a further ten seconds. The light should then begin to flash and potentially beep before turning off. Start the vehicle after releasing the odometer button.
What does it imply if your Toyota has a maintenance required light on?
Simply put, the flashing maintenance required light is alerting you that maintenance on your car is necessary. The indicator will come on when a predetermined period of time has passed since your car’s last service or based on how far you’ve driven it.
This light typically indicates that you should change the oil in your car. The maintenance data will be reset for you when your car has been taken in for service.
To manually reset the system to turn off the light, however, follow these instructions:
When the maintenance light comes on, you can continue to drive, but bear in mind that you are doing so at your own risk if the required or scheduled repair is skipped.
Why is still on my maintenance light?
Every 4,500 miles, once the maintenance has been reset, the light turns on for around 3 seconds before flashing for approximately 15 seconds. The majority of the time, this merely indicates that your car may need an oil change. After the maintenance data has been reset, the light will turn on and stay on if more than 5,000 miles have been driven.
How to Reset Maintenance Data on Toyota Corolla
You can easily reset your maintenance data. After the necessary maintenance has been carried out in accordance with the maintenance schedule, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the “engine start/stop switch or trip meter-activated engine shutoff a reading appeared,
2. Turn the trip meter reset switch while pressing the “engine switch ON, engine START STOP switch, etc.
3. Hold the button down while continuing to push it until the trip meter reads 000000.
When you understand what each warning light on your Toyota indicates, maintaining it is easy. Never be afraid to call the service staff at Toyota Palo Alto if you ever wonder whether your car needs any type of maintenance. You can ask our helpful staff for assistance in determining what’s wrong with your car and whether you need to schedule a service appointment.
What does a 2007 Toyota Camry maintenance required mean?
On your dashboard, the Toyota maintenance light may read “MAINT REQD. It’s a light that is always on and alerts you when you require an oil change at a licensed auto shop. Your Toyota will run more smoothly and efficiently if you change the oil in your car.