Push and hold the odometer button on your dashboard briefly, then quickly turn your key to the second position. Hold the odometer button down for a further 10 seconds. The maintenance light should flash and you could hear a beeping if everything is done correctly. Your Toyota Camry’s maintenance light ought to go out after doing that.
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How can my Toyota maintenance be reset?
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.
Why does my maintenance light come on after I change the oil?
- The ODO display will briefly flash before beginning to display only zeros.
- If the car is on, turn it off.
- Verify that the odometer’s (ODO) total mileage displaytypically the ‘A’ displayis on.
- 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.”
- 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.
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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What does a 2013 Toyota Corolla’s maintenance need mean?
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 can the maintenance needed light be turned off on a 2011 Toyota Avalon?
1. Switch on the engine (one position before starting engine).
2. Verify the displayed odometer reading. Turn off the ignition.
vehicle keyless entry systems:
3.Press “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode while pushing the trip meter reset button. Hold down the button while continuing to press it until “000000” appears on the trip meter.
Automobiles without a smart key system:
3.Start the ignition while pressing the trip meter reset button (one position before starting engine). Hold down the button while continuing to press it until “000000” appears on the trip meter.
4. To make sure the indicator has been reset, turn off the ignition and start the engine.
How can I turn my car’s service light back on?
First, turn on the engine. Step 2: The display will say “Service required” if a service is overdue. Locate and press the OK button at the top right of the steering wheel for longer than one second to clear this message. The service interval will be reset to its default value in Step 3.
When your maintenance light illuminates, what should you do?
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.