If you haven’t gotten your Toyota RAV4’s oil changed for some time, your maintenance light may be on. This means that you should take your vehicle to an authorized mechanic to have it serviced. If you’ve already changed the oil of your RAV4 yourself, learn how easy a maintenance light reset is below.
- Put your key in the RAV4’s ignition. Turn it to position one. For clarification, position one is the position before starting the car.
- Push and hold the trip meter reset button on the dashboard. Turn your key to position two.
- Hold the odometer button for ten seconds. Your RAV4’s light should flash, perhaps beep, and then go out.
- Once the light goes out, release the odometer button and start the car.
- If you notice the light is still on, repeat this process on How to Reset Maintenance Light on Toyota RAV4 one or two more times. That way, you know you’ve successfully reset the maintenance light on your Toyota RAV4.
Note: If you’re driving and you notice the light is still on, you’ll need to service your vehicle. A maintenance light can signal a serious problem. Generally, your vehicle is just due for an oil change, but it’s worth consulting your Toyota service experts.
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