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How do I turn off the maintenance required light on my Toyota Highlander?

How do I turn off the maintenance required light on my Toyota Highlander?

How to Reset the Maintenance Required Light for a Toyota Highlander

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the “On” position but do not crank the engine.
  2. Press the odometer button until the total mileage shows on the display.
  3. Turn the ignition switch off.
  4. Press and hold the odometer button. Turn the ignition on again.

Is it safe to drive with the maintenance required light on?

Yes, but do so with caution. This light is typically on to remind you that it’s time to change the oil or clean the filter in your car – ignoring it won’t impact your ability to drive, but the longer you leave old oil, the more strain you’re putting on the engine.

How to turn on the maintenance required light?

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Set the Odometer/Trip Display to the ODO mode. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 4. Depress and HOLD the Trip Meter RESET button while turning the ignition switch to the ON position. 5. The maintenance required light will: – 5a. Illuminate solidly for three seconds – 5b.

How to turn off the Toyota maint reqd light?

Press and hold the odometer button. Turn the key to the off position while still holding the odometer button. Without releasing the odometer button, turn the key to the run position. Wait a few seconds for the light to turn off.

How to reset the maintenance required light on a Lexus?

Follow this procedure to reset the maintenance required light on most Lexus vehicles (with video): 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 4. Depress and HOLD the Trip Meter RESET button while turning the ignition switch to the ON position. 7. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

What’s the difference between a check engine light and maintenance required light?

Unlike a check engine light, a maintenance required light is based strictly on a car’s mileage and when the light was previously reset. A qualified service technician can diagnose the car’s maintenance needs and provide the necessary services, such as changing the engine oil and oil filter or providing a general vehicle inspection.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Set the Odometer/Trip Display to the ODO mode. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 4. Depress and HOLD the Trip Meter RESET button while turning the ignition switch to the ON position. 5. The maintenance required light will: – 5a. Illuminate solidly for three seconds – 5b.

How long does it take for a Toyota maintenance light to trigger?

The computer system tracks the engine miles from the time it was reset, and the light will trigger after 5,000 miles of driving.

Follow this procedure to reset the maintenance required light on most Lexus vehicles (with video): 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 4. Depress and HOLD the Trip Meter RESET button while turning the ignition switch to the ON position. 7. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

Unlike a check engine light, a maintenance required light is based strictly on a car’s mileage and when the light was previously reset. A qualified service technician can diagnose the car’s maintenance needs and provide the necessary services, such as changing the engine oil and oil filter or providing a general vehicle inspection.

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Ruth Doyle