Resetting the maintenance Light
Switch the display to the trip meter A when the engine is running.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch off.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the "LOCK" position.
Vehicles with smart key system:
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the "ENGINE START STOP" switch to IGNITION ON mode (but do not start the engine because otherwise the reset mode will be canceled).
Continue to press and hold the trip meter reset button until the trip meter displays "000000".
Vehicles without smart key system:
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the engine switch to "ON" position (but do not start the engine because otherwise the reset mode will be canceled). Continue to press and holdthe trip meter reset button until the trip meter displays "000000".
maintenance with engine
disconnect the battery
What year ?
Depends on which light you are referring to. The "Check Engine" light comes on when there is a problem with the emissions system. The "Maintenance Required Light" comes on when scheduled maintenance is required as outlined in your owners manual.
How do you reset the maintenance required light in the 2011Toyota RAV4 with a smart key starting system
It means it's time to change your oil.
It needs maintenance you can disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the battery and reconnect it to clear any erros in the ECU
Your drivers manual should give you the information to reset the oil maintenance light.
needs oil change... needs oil change...
To reset the maintenance required light in a 2007 Toyota, first, turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position. Then, press and hold the trip meter reset button while turning the ignition to the "ON" position (do not start the engine). Continue holding the button until the maintenance light flashes and then turns off. Release the button, and the light should be reset.
Check engine light or required maintenance light. Procedure for resetting required maintenance light just answered. Check engine light requires an OBD II to determine problem and turn the light off.
You will need to take it into a mechanic. They will be able to check out your vehicle and then they can turn off the light.