How to Turn Off (Reset) 'MAINT REQD' Light on Toyota Vehicles

Disabling / Reseting / Switching Off a Maintenance Required Indicator Light

Every 5,000 miles an oil change indicator light that reads, "MAINT REQD" is automatically switched on in many new vehicles manufactured by Toyota and other auto makers. This light is not an emergency, but rather serves only as a reminder that it has been 5,000 miles since your last oil change. The MAINT REQD light is basically an oil change reminder.

Of course, if you get your oil changed at the dealership, they will turn off the MAINT REQD light for you, but if you change your own oil, or go to a quick lube shop, you may be stuck with this oil indicator lit. Here is a very simple four step process that should turn off the MAINT REQD light for a majority of Toyota vehicles, and possibly other brands as well (before performing this procedure, please check with your owner's manual to make sure that the MAINT REQD light is described as an oil change indicator light):

• Turn your ignition key to the 'ACC' or 'LOCK' position.

• Press and hold the trip meter reset nob (next to your odometer).

• While holding the trip meter reset nob, turn the ignition to 'ON', but do not start the car.

• Hold the meter reset until the MAINT REQD light switches off.

If this procedure does not successfully reset your maintenance required light, make sure that your digital odometer is set with the odometer reading showing and try again. If the light is still lit, you can try disconnecting your car battery, causing the internal computer to reset. If you still haven't successfully turned off the oil indicator MAINT REQD light, please read your manual or contact your dealer for further instruction!

Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Avalon
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Camry
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Solara
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Carolla
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Matrix
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Prius
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Yaris
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Tacoma
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Tundra
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota 4runner
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota FJ Cruiser
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Highlander
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Land Cruiser
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota RAV4
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Sequoia
Maint Reqd Light on Toyota Sienna