Why Is My Toyota Maintenance Required Light On?
If your Toyota maintenance required light comes on while driving in the greater Dana Point area, there’s no need to panic. This light is warning you that your vehicle is nearly due for service. If it’s been 5,000 miles since your last oil change, it will light up to let you know you need to schedule service at your local San Juan Capistrano auto center. However, no one likes embarking on a weekend vacation out past Ladera Ranch with the Toyota maintenance light flashing on their dashboard. Reset the Toyota maintenance light by following the steps below.
How To Reset A Toyota Maintenance Light In Five Easy Steps
Before resetting your Toyota maintenance required light, inspect your vehicle and consult your maintenance schedule. Taking these actions will help you determine whether the light is on because you are due for routine service, such as an oil change or tire rotation. Once you know the issue, you can either leave the light on as a reminder until you can drive in from Laguna Niguel to visit our service center or reset it ahead of your next maintenance appointment. To reset your Toyota maintenance light, follow the steps below:
- Insert your car key into the ignition, and turn it to “On,” but don’t start the car.
- Click and hold the trip reset button located near the odometer until you see “Trip A” appear on the center screen.
- Continue to hold the trip reset button and turn the key back to the “Off” position.
- Turn the key to “On.”
- Keep holding the trip reset button until the odometer reads 0. You’ve successfully reset the Toyota maintenance light.
Why You Should Trust Our Technicians At Our San Juan Capistrano Auto Center
If you’d prefer a factory-trained technician to reset your maintenance light, we encourage you to contact us online to schedule an appointment. Choose Capistrano Valley Toyota, proudly serving the greater San Clemente region, to enjoy the benefits of ToyotaCare and our service specials. Most repair shops aren’t trained to handle Toyota vehicle maintenance and won’t be able to reset the maintenance light themselves. By visiting our San Juan Capistrano service center, you can avoid the hassle of resetting your Toyota maintenance light every time it turns on.
Schedule A Service Appointment At Our San Juan Capistrano Service Center
If your Toyota is due for maintenance, save time and visit our San Juan Capistrano service center. Our Capistrano Valley Toyota team members will perform a multi-point inspection, complete any necessary services, and reset your check maintenance light. Our sole priority is to ensure that your Toyota car, truck, or SUV is in optimal condition for daily driving around San Clemente and long-distance road trips out beyond Rancho Mission Viejo.
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