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.
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Why does the maintenance required message on my 2016 Toyota Corolla?
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.
How To Turn Off the Toyota Maintenance Required Light
The Toyota Maintenance Required Light can be easily reset, albeit the procedure may differ depending on the model year if it hasn’t already been done by your service specialist. Always refer to your Toyota owner’s manual for a detailed step-by-step procedure.
To navigate settings, use the left or right arrow on the steering wheel.
How do I get rid of my maintenance obligations?
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 Toyota Corolla indicate that maintenance is soon needed?
- 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.
- Turn the key in the ignition while maintaining pressure on the ODO button. till the dash lights turn on. Avoid starting the car.
- The ODO display will briefly flash before beginning to display only zeros.
- Release the ODO button once it starts to show zeros, then flip the key back to the “off” position.
- 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 the maintenance needed light be turned off on a 2016 Toyota Camry?
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.
Why, after an oil change, is my maintenance required light still on?
If your oil light continues to illuminate even after changing the oil in your engine, you should examine the sensor to rule out a faulty sensor as the root of the problem. The oil pump might become clogged with dirt and other debris, leading the sensor to mistakenly report oil problems. Although changing the sensor is pretty straightforward, you should take your car to a qualified mechanic if you don’t feel confident doing it yourself. Low oil pressure is the following typical reason. Your oil light will turn on if the oil pressure drops below 5 pounds per square inch. You should check the oil level even though this shouldn’t happen after an oil change because you never know.
Even after an oil change, the final common cause of a lit oil light is perhaps the most troublesome. Numerous engine problems might result from the oil pump not circulating enough oil to maintain the engine’s parts lubricated and operating as intended. Parts do wear down over time, even though getting oil changes at regular intervals should prevent this issue from happening.