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I’ve had to turn off the maintenance is necessary light on my Toyota Camry twice as a current owner. Both incidents happened soon after getting an oil change. It can be a little frightening because my initial thought was that there might be a significant issue with my automobile, but it turned out to be something quite minor. The oil in your car can be tracked by Toyota vehicles to determine when it needs to be replaced. This is accomplished by having a maintenance light that activates after 5,000 miles and must be manually reset after an oil change. If you get your oil changed at the dealership, they can handle this, but if you do it yourself, you’ll need to know how to reset the light.
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Step 1
Turn to the ACC point, which is the first notch you come to, after inserting the key into the ignition. You won’t be able to start the engine or switch on the dashboard lights at this point, but you should be able to turn on the radio to make sure you are where you need to be.
Step 3
Turn the ignition key one more turn toward starting the vehicle while maintaining pressure on the odometer button. The car won’t start, but the dashboard lights will come on.
The dashboard lights will not turn off unless the trip odometer button is held in. It will take five to ten seconds to do this. Now that the maintenance-needed system has been reset, the warning light shouldn’t remain on while you are driving. If it does, go through the procedure again. Contact the dealer if it stays on because you might have a major issue that needs fixing.
On a Toyota Camry, how do you reset the maintenance light?
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.
What does the 2007 Toyota Camry’s maintenance required light mean?
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. In the long run, you will end up saving a ton of money because it will also reduce component wear and tear.
Every 5,000 miles, this light automatically comes on as a reminder for you to replace the oil in your automobile. You can still use your automobile safely while the light is on in your dashboard because the light itself does not indicate that your car has been damaged.
The Toyota maintenance light solely depends on the odometer to calculate those 5,000 miles, so it is unable to determine whether you had your oil changed in the interim. Because of this, this light may start to annoy you if it flashes on your dashboard after you just changed your oil.
You may need to manually reset the maintenance required light if the mechanics who change the oil in your Toyota vehicle forget to do so.
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.
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 is my Toyota Camry’s maintenance light 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.”
- If the car is on, turn it off.
- Verify that the odometer’s (ODO) total mileage displaytypically the ‘A’ displayis on.
- Turn the key in the ignition while maintaining pressure on the ODO button. till the dash lights turn on. Avoid starting the car.
- Press and hold the ODO reset / readout button while the engine is 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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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.
How long is a maintenance light good for?
If the oil light comes on, you should try to get a repair to look at your car as soon as possible. However, keep in mind that a little more driving around won’t harm anything. Typically, it takes about two weeks or 500 miles of driving before a flashing oil light becomes a serious issue.
How is the oil change light reset?
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.
How can the maintenance needed light on a 2008 Toyota Camry be reset?
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 a further 10 seconds. You can hear a beeping noise in addition to the maintenance light beginning to flash. The light ought should thereafter go out.
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.