Turn your vehicle off. Press and hold the same button you use to change your odometer reading. While holding the button, turn your key slightly so your vehicle is on and the dashboard lights display but you do not start your engine.
The purpose of the maintenance required light is to encourage drivers to take their vehicle in for regular scheduled maintenance, such as oil changes, spark plugs, new tires, etc. Normally, automotive specialists will reset the maintenance required light when servicing your vehicle. If they don't, however, you can reset it yourself, though the steps to resetting the maintenance required light varies depending on the make and model vehicle. The check engine light, also known as the service engine soon light, is different in several ways.
First, it does not activate based on mileage, but rather it activates when a specific fault is identified somewhere in the vehicle. If your car begins to overheat, for instance, the check engine light may activate, indicating that you should pull over immediately.
If your check engine light activates, you'll need to use a special "code reader" to identify the underlying problem. Some lights are minor warnings, while others are serious and cannot be ignored. Many first time Toyota drivers might confuse this light with the check engine light, but it is actual a different warning altogether.
Read More: Tips and Tricks. The light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 15 second every 4, miles after the maintenance has been reset. Most often this just means your vehicle might be due for an oil change.
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