It means regular scheduled maintence needs to be performed. Oil change, etc. This information is listed in your owner's manual. Don't have one, get one. Dealer, salvage yard, e-bay, Google Search.
it means when the maintenance light is on
The Maintenance Required Light is not the same as the Check Engine Light. The Maintenance Required Light is telling you that there is scheduled maintenance that needs to be performed. It may mean it needs an oil/filter change. To find out what needs to be done look at the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual.
The Maintenance Required Light is not the same as the Check Engine Light. The Maintenance Required Light is telling you that there is scheduled maintenance that needs to be performed. It may mean it needs an oil/filter change. To find out what needs to be done look at the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual.
It means that there is some sort of maintenance required - you'd need to pull codes to determine exactly what. Performing the required maintenance successfully should shut the light off.
It normally means you need to change the oil/filter. But it can also mean other maintenance is required. Refer to your owner's manual.
On my vehicle (Saturn) it indicates that maintenance is required (if the light stays on).
Time for an oil change
warning light symbol of car with wrench in middle It means maintenance is required.
It is a reminder to do preventative maintenance. It comes on after a required number of mules. Does not mean that there is a problem wirh the vehicle. You can use a key to push in the slots to reset to green.
The check engine light comes on when the ECU detects a problem with the emission system. The maintenance required light comes on when some maintenance is required on the vehicle such as an oil/filter change.
Get your oil changed, and have the service reminder reset.
It means it's time to change your oil.