This article shows you the steps for resetting the maintenance required light on the dashboard of Toyota Corolla. The procedure is same for tenth generation Toyota Corolla (2008 – 2013).
The Toyota Corolla’s ‘maint reqd’ light simply means a service interval has been met. And this means engine oil is due for change. It comes on 5,000 miles after the last time it was reset.
This light comes on strictly as a function of those miles; it has no way of knowing whether your oil has or hasn’t been changed in the interim, and it never, ever is an indication of something being wrong. So your heart doesn’t skip a bit whenever it pops up on your dashboard.
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Below are the steps you should follow to reset the maintenance required light in your 2008 – 2013 Toyota Corolla.
Start the engine and press the odometer button to bring up the trip meter A reading.
- Make sure odometer (ODO) is displaying total mileage (usually the ‘A’ display).
- Turn off vehicle, if on.
- While vehicle is off, press and hold ODO reset / readout button
- Continuing to hold down ODO button, turn the key in ignition. until dash lights come on. Do not start the vehicle.
- ODO display will blink a few times then start show all zeros.
- After ODO has begun to display zeros, release ODO button and turn the key back to ‘off’ position.
- ‘MAINT REQD’ light will now be off.
Below is a video for the purpose of clarity;
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2013 Toyota Camry
The 2013 Toyota Camry is offered in a hybrid gasoline model. After performing an oil change the maintenance data will need to be reset. Follow these steps to reset this light:
1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Ensure trip meter reading A is shown. Turn ignition off.
3. While holding down the trip meter reset knob turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
4. Continue to press and hold the knob until the trip meter displays "000000".
5. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
When doing the oil change and topping up fluids you will need to use the following specifications:
Engine Size | 4 Cyl. 2.5L Gas |
Motor Oil | 0W20 |
Oil Capacity w/Filter | 4.6 US qt. (4.4L) |
Brake Fluid | Dot 3 |
Engine Coolant | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant |
Automatic Transmission | Toyota Genuine ATF WS |
You can cross reference the following Purolator filter numbers for your own application:
Engine Size | 4 Cyl. 2.5L Gas |
Oil Filter | L25608 |
Air Filter | A25786 |
Cabin Filter | C35667 |