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What maint roqd means
With the ignition off, push and hold the trip reset button. While holding the trip reset button turn on the ignition and look for five dotted lines. When the five dotted lines disappear you can release the trip button and the maint reqd indicator will clear.
WWW.VEHIX411.COM free video instructionsEvery 5,000 miles an oil change indicator light that reads, "MAINT REQD" is automatically switched on in many new vehicles manufactured by Toyota and other auto makers. This light is not an emergency, but rather serves only as a reminder that it has been 5,000 miles since your last oil change. The MAINT REQD light is basically an oil change reminder.Of course, if you get your oil changed at the dealership, they will turn off the MAINT REQD light for you, but if you change your own oil, or go to a quick lube shop, you may be stuck with this oil indicator lit. Here is a very simple four step process that should turn off the MAINT REQD light for a majority of Toyota vehicles, and possibly other brands as well (before performing this procedure, please check with your owner's manual to make sure that the MAINT REQD light is described as an oil change indicator light):• Turn your ignition key to the 'ACC' or 'LOCK' position.• Press and hold the trip meter reset nob (next to your odometer).• While holding the trip meter reset nob, turn the ignition to 'ON', but do not start the car.• Hold the meter reset until the MAINT REQD light switches offOR YOU CAN WATCH A FREE VIDEO ON HOW ITS DONE GO TO WWW.VEHIX411.COM
Hold down the "trip reset" button with the ignition off and keep it pressed while you turn the ignition on
The maintenance required light requires a scan tool to be reset.
A scan tool is required.A scan tool is required.
Disconnect the battery for 2 minutes. Reconnect and it should be good to go.
Turn ignition to 'ACC' and press the odometer button until the display reads actual mileage... not Trip A or B. Turn ignition off. Hold in the same button you used in step 1. While holding the button in, turn ignition to 'ON'. The 'Maint Reqd' light should blink and go out. Done! If you wish to confirm, this info should be in your owner's manual.
How to Reset the "MAINT REQD" Light on Toyota Sienna With the car started (ignition on), set the LCD odometer readout to total mileage (not trip A or B). Turn the car off (ignition key to the OFF position). Push in AND HOLD the button/knob that switches the odometer Turn key to ON position without starting the car. You will notice the maintenance light blink and go out. Release the odometer button/knob. Turn key to OFF position. That's it! The "MAINT REQD" light has been reset to warn you to change your oil in another 5,000 or 7,500 miles or so.
If it is the check engine light is different than the Maint req'd light (for oil changes). The MAINT REQD light is simply a timer for oil changes. Here's how you get reset the MAINT REQD light: 1) put the key to the ON position 2) press the mileage reset button on your cluster so it shows total mileage (not trip) 3) put the key to the OFF position 4) press and hold down the mileage reset button, leave it pressed 5) put the key to the ON position 6) wait until the mileage shows 000000 and you can stop pressing the ODO button
MAINT REQD on means its time to replace your engine oil. The indicator lamp stays on until it is reset. To reset this reminder: While the ignition switch is on, but the engine is not running, move the trip selector to ODO. Push and hold down the trip selector push knob. Turn off the ignition switch, then turn on the switch. The reset will go through 000000.0 then ------, -----, ----, ---, --, -. once it runs through, release the trip selector knob. The MAINT REQD lamp goes out.
Be sure odometer reading is shown (not trip meter) With the ignition key in the "OFF" position, press and hold the trip meter reset knob while turning the ignition key to the "ON" postion. Continue holding the trip meter reset knob for about 5 seconds. The odometer should read "000000" and the "MAINT REQD" light should go out.