Press the odometer button on your dashboard quickly, hold it there while turning the key to the second position. Hold the odometer button down for another 10 seconds or so. You can hear a beeping noise in addition to the maintenance light beginning to flash. The light ought should thereafter go out.
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How can I turn off the Toyota maintenance is required 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.
How do I get rid of my maintenance obligations?
How Can the Maintenance Required Light Be Reset?
- Turn on your car. Look at your dashboard when your key is in the on position.
- Press the Trip Meter Reset Button after turning off the engine.
- Re-start the vehicle.
- Keep pressing the reset button.
- Reset button released
What happens after I change the oil in my car?
Reset Oil Change Indicator
- Turn on the ignition.
- Both the stop and accelerator pedals should be fully depressed.
- Maintain firm pressure on the brake and accelerator pedals.
- A notice verifying the reset process is ongoing appears after three seconds.
Why does my maintenance light come on after I change the oil?
- Verify that the odometer’s (ODO) total mileage displaytypically the ‘A’ displayis on.
- If the car is on, turn it off.
- Release the ODO button once it starts to show zeros, then flip the key back to the “off” position.
- 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.
- Press and hold the ODO reset / readout button while the engine is off.
- 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 regular mechanic.
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What does the Toyota Highlander’s maintenance required light mean?
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.