Starting with the car parked and all doors closed will allow you to reset the maintenance light on your Toyota 4Runner. Don’t start the engine after turning the ignition key. You must press the ignition button twice if your SUV has one, but you must not depress the brake pedal as you would if you were starting the car. Depending on the model year, locate the ODOMETER/TRIP button in the instrument cluster and choose either ODO or TRIP A. Press the push button start once or turn the ignition to the off position. When you restart the ignition, press and hold down the ODOMETER/TRIP button one again. If your car has a push-button ignition, press it twice like you did previously. Keep pushing the ODOMETER/TRIP button, and 000000 MILES will eventually show. The service light ought to turn off. To confirm that the reset was saved, switch the ignition to the off position before starting the car.
Turn the ignition on, then set the odometer to “odo” to reset the maintenance light on a Toyota 4Runner. Switch the ignition off. While turning the ignition back on, push and hold the trip reset button.
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How can I turn off the Toyota maintenance light?
Turn the key to position two while pressing and holding the odometer button on the dashboard. When the maintenance light begins to flash, keep holding the odometer button. There may even be beeping sounds. The light ought to dim.
On a 2014 Toyota 4runner, how do you turn the maintenance light back on?
Your mechanic most likely failed to reset the maintenance light if it is still on after your car has had a thorough checkup. But don’t panic; by following a few easy actions, you can turn off the maintenance light on your 2014 Toyota 4Runner:
- Turn the ignition key once to start your automobile in auxiliary mode.
- Press and hold the Trip Meter Reset button while you turn off your car. Don’t let it go.
- Holding the button still, restart accessory mode on your vehicle.
- After a time, you ought to notice the odometer readings returning to normal. You can then let off of the Trip button after this has occurred.
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How do I stop the needed maintenance?
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.
After an oil change, how do I turn off the maintenance light?
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.
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.
Why does my car indicate maintenance is needed following an oil change?
- 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.
- Now the light will read “MAINT REQD.”
- Press and hold the ODO reset / readout button while the engine is off.
- Turn the key in the ignition while maintaining pressure on the ODO button. till the dash lights turn on. Avoid starting the car.
- If the car is on, turn it off.
- The ODO display will briefly flash before beginning to display only zeros.
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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