How do you reset maintenance light on toyota highlander

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Light Reset Instructions:
Instructions for FOB Ignition (no key):
Discussion:
2020-2021 Models
2008-2019 Models
2001-2007 Models
How do you clear the maintenance message on a Toyota?

Every 5,000 miles an oil change indicator light that reads, "MAINT REQD" is automatically switched on in theToyota Highlander.

This light is not an emergency!, it is a reminder that it has been 5,000 miles since your last oil change.

If you change your own oil, or go to a quick lube shop, you will have to switch off your Toyota Highlander's oil indicator light yourself.

Below is a very simple four step process that should turn off the MAINT REQD light for your Toyota Highlander (and possibly other brands as well).

Before performing this procedure, please check with your Toyota Highlander owner's manual to make sure that the MAINT REQD light is described as an oil change indicator light:

Light Reset Instructions:

Turn your ignition key to the 'ACC' or 'LOCK' position.
Press and hold the trip meter reset nob (next to your Toyota Highlander's odometer).
While holding the trip meter reset nob, turn the ignition to 'ON', but do not start your Toyota Highlander.
Hold the meter reset until the MAINT REQD light switches off.

Instructions for FOB Ignition (no key):

Get in the vehicle and shut the door.
Press the start button once *.
Press and hold the odometer reset WHILE pressing the start button.

The screen should indicate that the MAINT REQD indicator light is resetting. * Make sure to not press on any other controls in the vehicle (including pedals) during this reset process.

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 Toyota Highlander 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!

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Like many other Toyota vehicles, the process to reset the oil change (Maintenance Required) light on the Toyota Highlander is much the same. Follow these steps to reset the oil change indicator light.

2020-2021 Models

Press “Left Arrow” or “Right Arrow” and select the “Gear” icon on the info display.
Use the Up/Down arrows to toggle to
“Vehicle Settings“.
Press and hold the “OK” button.
Use the Up/Down arrows to toggle to “Oil Maintenance“, then press “OK“.
Select “Yes“, then press “OK“.

2008-2019 Models

With the vehicle running, press and hold the “Trip” button or display change button to switch the display to “Trip A“.
Turn the vehicle completely off.
Press and hold the “Trip” stem button on the odometer.
Continue to hold the “Trip” button while switching the ignition to “On” without starting the engine. For push button ignition models, press the button once.
Release the “Trip” button when the trip meter is set to all zeros, and you’re done.

2001-2007 Models

With the vehicle running, press the “Trip” stem button to toggle the display to show the full odometer mileage.
Turn the ignition to the “ACC” or “Lock” position.
Press and hold the “Trip” stem button while turning the ignition to the “On” position
Continue holding the “Trip” stem button until the display shows all zeros.

After performing these steps, the oil reminder should now be reset on the Toyota Highlander. By default, the oil reminder light will display every 5,000 miles driven.

How do you clear the maintenance message on a Toyota?

Put your key in the ignition and turn it to position one, the position just before starting the car. Push and hold the trip meter reset button on the dashboard, then turn your key to position two. Continue holding the odometer button for 10 seconds. The light should then flash, possibly beep, and then go out.

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