How to reset maintenance light on toyota corolla 2014

If the Maintenance Required (MAINT REQD) Light comes on in your Toyota Corolla dashboard, it is simple enough to reset.

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How do you reset maintenance light on Toyota Corolla?
How do you reset the maintenance light on a Toyota Corolla push button start?
What does maintenance required mean on a 2014 Toyota Corolla?

The Maintenance Light usually turns on to remind you it’s time to change the oil.

The car does not know if the oil has been changed; it is simply a reminder light that a mechanic will reset after changing the oil or other maintenance.

Below are the steps to reset the light on a 2012 Toyota Corolla, which should be the same for 2009-2014 Corollas.

There is a video at the bottom of the page for a step-by-step walk-through if needed.

How To Reset the Maintenance Required Light (2009-2014) Toyota Corolla

Start the car and locate the small odometer display.

Press the odometer button cycling through until you see Trip A in the small display.

Next, turn the ignition “Off”.
Press and hold the Trip Odometer Reset button, and turn the ignition switch to the “On” position. (Do not start the car)
Continue to hold down the Trip Odometer Reset button for 2-3 seconds until “000000” MILES appears on the display.
Turn the ignition Off, then start the car and the maintenance light turns off.

Summary
After an oil change, resetting the maintenance required light is easy enough to do and is usually done by a mechanic.

The above steps will reset the maintenance light on a 2009-2014 Toyota Corolla.

When the maintenance light in a Toyota comes on, it is usually the engine oil that needs to be changed.

To reset the light, there is a series of holding the trip button and turning the ignition key.

The car can not detect if the oil has been changed, so the light can be reset without changing the oil.

Of course, this is not recommended since old dirty oil will shorten the life of the car.

To reset the oil light on the 2014 Toyota Corolla You will first need to park in a safe spot that is out of the way. The first thing You will do is turn the car to the on position without starting it. Next You will need to find the trip button/stick on the instrument display and press it until "trip A" is displayed. After doing that You need to turn the vehicle to the off position. Next You need to hold the trip button/stick and turn the key to the on position without starting the vehicle. "Resetting maintenance data" will come up on the display and then everything will be reset. You will have to do this every time after an oil change.

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How do you reset maintenance light on Toyota Corolla?

Turn Off Maintenance Light: Toyota Corolla - Trip Reset Button.

Place your key in the ignition, and turn it to the "On" position. ... .

Press and hold the trip reset button. ... .

Once these words display, return the key to the "Off" position..

While holding the trip reset button down, turn the key back to the "On" position..

How do you reset the maintenance light on a Toyota Corolla push button start?

You can take these steps to turn the maintenance light off: Turn the key to on, but don't start the engine. It may be marked as “II” on the ignition. If your Corolla has a push-button ignition, press the start button twice while keeping your foot off the brake.

What does maintenance required mean on a 2014 Toyota Corolla?

The Toyota maintenance light can appear on your dashboard as “MAINT REQD”. It's a light that remains active permanently, letting you know that you need to go for an oil change in a certified auto shop. Changing the oil in your Toyota can improve fuel efficiency and make your vehicle run as smooth as silk.