You need a code reader to reset it or go to a shop and get it reset. Average $20 however, if you don't fix the problem why the check engine light came on in the first place it will only come back on again.
Reset the Check Engine Light by disconnecting the battery for about 10 minutes.
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You can reset your engine service light by holding in the scroll button. Hold the button in until the engine oil life goes to 100 percent. The engine service light will go off.
check the gas cap... usually if you "lost" yours and/or it isn't tight this could cause the check engine light to come on
well you don't. there is no reset on the check engine light. have someone run a scan on your rav and see what code it has. you can find out what's the problem is. and get it fixed. the most common code is a po401. and most of the time it is the svs switch that needs to be replaced. i just did mine about three weeks ago. by the way check out rav4world on the net. alot of good info there on your rav4 4.1.
To reset the 'maintenance required' light on a 2007 Toyota RAV4, start by turning the ignition to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Press the gas pedal three times within five seconds. After doing this, turn the ignition off and then start the engine again; the light should be reset. If the light remains on, repeat the process to ensure it has been properly reset.
That's probably your check engine light. Take your car to an Autozone, Advance Auto, or O'Reilly auto parts and they'll check it for free.
Stop by AutoZone and ask them to use their code reader because officially they are not allowed to reset trouble codes.
To reset the 'maintenance required' light on a 2012 Toyota RAV4, start by turning the ignition key to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Press the gas pedal slowly three times within five seconds. Then, turn off the ignition. When you start the car again, the maintenance light should be reset.
To reset the engine light on a 1997 Toyota RAV4, you can disconnect the negative battery terminal for about 15 minutes, which will clear the codes and turn off the light. Alternatively, use an OBD-II scanner to erase the trouble codes directly. However, if the light reactivates, it indicates an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. Always ensure the vehicle is in a safe and properly maintained condition before resetting the light.
The check engine light is on because of an emission control problem. In order to shut it off you have to have it hooked up to an OBDII code reader. The code reader will give you a code as to why it is on and can shut it off for you.
To reset the reminder light on a Toyota, you need to turn the ignition key forward without starting the vehicle. You then need to pump the gas peddle 3 times within 10 seconds and it will reset the reminder light.