How to Extinguish the Toyota RAV4’s Maintenance Light
- Put the ignition on with your key. Turn the key to the first position.
- On the dashboard, press the reset trip meter button. Hold it down for a couple of seconds.
- Hold the odometer button down for another five or so seconds.
- Release the odometer button after it is off.
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Why does my Rav4 indicate that maintenance is needed?
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.
What does it imply if your Toyota has a maintenance required light on?
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.
Why does my maintenance light come on after I change the oil?
- If the car is on, turn it off.
- Now the light will read “MAINT REQD.”
- Verify that the odometer’s (ODO) total mileage displaytypically the ‘A’ displayis on.
- 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.
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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On a 2013 Toyota Tundra, how do you turn the maintenance light back on?
- Without starting the engine, turn the ignition to the “On position. If your car has a push-button ignition, press “Start” without depressing the brake pedal.
- By pushing the display change button or “Trip button,” you can change the display to “Trip A.”
- Completely shut off the car.
- Keep holding down the “Trip button.”
- Hold the “Trip button down while turning the ignition to “On without starting the car.
- Release the “Trip button” whenever the trip meter reads “all zeros.”