its a gimmik it comes on in milage intervals and all we do is push a button to shut it off
Just found out that it must be reset at the dealership with a diagnostic computer
A scan tool is required.A scan tool is required.
To reset the maintenance required light on a 1989 Dodge D50, disconnect the battery. Leave it disconnected for 10 minutes before reconnecting it.
pass side behind glove box little elec. box with reset button ,button is small
read your owners manual
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Toyota_rav_4_maint_required_light_2008"
The maintenance required light requires a scan tool to be reset.
Unplug or replace maint. timer
Maint. required light want reset.
I have an 88 as well and my light was on for the longest time but since the 88 model has what they call an EMR module (Emissions Maint. Reminder) located below the headlight on the back of the instrument panel. So there is a little whole on the module that you can just push a screwdrive or something of that sort into the whole to reset the light.
With the ignition switch in the off position, press and hold the odometer reset button while at the same time turning the ignition to the on position. After a few seconds the maintenance required light will go out.
pull down glove box small relay on right side slide push in small red button to reset