How to Reset Toyota Maintenance Light

Toyota Corolla vehicles are equipped with a standard Maintenance Required light for Toyota service reminders, to help you keep your vehicle in better condition around La Jolla. Learn how to reset your Toyota maintenance light here at Mossy Toyota in San Diego, CA.

How Do I Reset the Toyota Maintenance Light on My Corolla?

Usually, the technicians who work on your vehicle will reset the Toyota Maintenance Required light after every service. If they forgot to do so, it’s a pretty easy thing for you to take care of on your own. Follow these steps:

1. Turn On Car: Turn the key, so the car is on.
2. Check for Odometer Visibility: Make sure the odometer is displayed.
3. Turn Off Car: Turn the key, so the car is off.
4. Reset Trip Meter: Push and hold the reset button on the trip meter.
5. Turn Key Back On: Turn the key back on again, but not to the start position.
6. Wait: The odometer will display dashes that disappear one at a time, and then a set of zeros will appear.
7. Hold Down Button: Keep holding the reset button down until the zeros go away, and the odometer reading comes back.

Why Did My Toyota Maintenance Required Light Come on?

Before you decide to reset the Maintenance Required light in your Toyota Corolla, it’s important to understand why it came on. Unlike the “check engine” light, the Toyota Maintenance Required light in the gauge cluster—which reads “MAINT REQD”—means that it has been 5,000 miles since the last reset. This indicates that your Toyota is due for scheduled maintenance, such as an oil change.

Why Get Your Toyota Corolla Maintenance Required Light Fixed at Mossy Toyota?

As you can see, learning how to reset the maintenance light on your Toyota Corolla is a relatively simple process. However, there’s no shame in needing a little extra help if you’re still running into trouble. There are a wide variety of reliable auto repair shops in the La Jolla and Chula Vista area. So, why shop at Mossy Toyota?

At our San Diego dealership, our certified technicians are dedicated to keeping you on track with your Toyota Corolla maintenance schedule. That means you can always depend on competitive prices, streamlined service, and accurate quotes. If you’re struggling with how to reset maintenance lights on your Toyota Corolla, we encourage you to visit our Toyota Auto Center, conveniently located near Carlsbad. We provide all our customers with speedy Wi-Fi, fresh hot coffee, and the following dealership-exclusive services such as:

• Car Battery Replacement: Car batteries are important because they are what provide the initial kick of energy needed to start your vehicle. They tend to run out of juice after several years of use, so get your checked with us when your vehicle begins to start slower than normal.
• Oil Change Service: Your engine has hundreds of rapidly moving metal parts inside it, and these parts require oil to move smoothly and not cause immediate problems. Keeping the oil fresh by changing it once or twice a year is essential to keeping your engine going for many years to come.
• Brake Inspections: Your brakes are important, for obvious reasons, but they are also relatively inexpensive to service. If you hear any noises while braking, bring your vehicle by Mossy Toyota, so we can make sure it’s in good condition.
• Tire Replacements: As the only part of your vehicle to transfer the efforts of the engine and brakes to the road, your tires are in some ways the most important part of your vehicle. We can make sure they last as long as they should and then replace them if or when they eventually wear out.

Rely on Mossy Toyota for Toyota Corolla Maintenance and Service!

If you’ve noticed that the Maintenance Required light on your Toyota is on, feel free to reach out to Mossy Toyota for help. We have a full staff of factory-trained and certified Toyota technicians on hand, and we also have a number of service specials and Toyota parts specials going on at all times. Take the drive from the Carlsbad area to our dealership in San Diego, or contact us with any questions you may have about the Maintenance Required light in your Toyota Corolla.