How to Turn Off the Maintenance Required Light in Your Toyota

If your Toyota needs an oil change, you may see the maintenance required (Maint Reqd) light come on. This can be annoying, but is a good reminder that your oil needs to be changed. However, the light does not automatically reset after your oil is changed. If the person changing your oil does not reset it, there is an easy way turn off the light yourself.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Put the key in the ignition and turn it up one notch. The dashboard lights will not turn on.

2. Hold down your trip meter button next to the odometer.

3. When you are holding the trip meter button down, turn your key to the next notch. So, the dashboard lights will be on, but the car will not be started. Do not start the car.

4. Continue holding the trip meter button until the light turns off. You have now reset your Maintenance Required, or Maint Reqd, light.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep in mind there could be other reasons for the Maint Reqd light to be on.