In order to start the car, turn the ignition to position one after inserting your key. 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.
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My maintenance required message needs to be reset.
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.
How often should an oil change be performed on a 2013 Toyota RAV4?
For conventional oil, Toyota advises changing your 2013 Toyota RAV4’s oil and filter every 3,0005,000 miles. Generally speaking, synthetic oil needs to be changed every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.
Why, after an oil change, is my maintenance required light still on?
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.
How can my oil life be reset?
- Look around the dashboard and gauges of your car for a button, switch, or stick that says “Reset.”
- Don’t start the engine; instead, turn the ignition to the ON position to turn on your gauges and electronics.
Hold the Reset Button and Turn the Key
- Keep a close eye on the maintenance or oil change light. It ought to begin to flicker.
- Holding down the reset button, turn the ignition back to the ON position.
- Release the reset button after a brief period of the light blinking ON and OFF, and then turn the ignition OFF.
- To reset, press and hold the button.
Start the Vehicle
- For more details on the procedure for your vehicle, consult your owner’s manual or the website of the automobile manufacturer if the dashboard light is still ON after two attempts.
- Repeat the reset process if it’s still on.
- Check that the maintenance or oil change light is currently off before starting the engine.
How does a Toyota Rav4 2021 reset the trip?
Turn the key to position two while pressing and holding the trip meter reset button on the dashboard. For 10 seconds, keep your finger on the odometer button. Then the light should flash, beep, and finally turn off. Start the vehicle after releasing the odometer button.
What does “maintenance necessary” on my Toyota Rav4 mean?
The significance of the emblem MAINT REQD is significant. The MAINT REQD light indicates when the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance is due when it illuminates. If your car is under two years old, this service can be covered by your ToyotaCare plan.