The “Maintenance Required” notification will appear on the Toyota Corolla once the vehicle has traveled 4,500 miles since the last oil change. Once maintenance service has been completed on the vehicle, use these steps to perform an oil reset.
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2020-2021 Models
These steps will reset the oil change notification on standard as well as hybrid models of the Toyota Corolla.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Press the ◄► buttons to select ⚙️.
- Use the ▲▼ buttons to highlight “Vehicle Settings,” then press and hold the “OK” button.
- Use the ▲▼ buttons to highlight “Scheduled Maintenance,” then press “OK.”
- Use the ▲▼ buttons to highlight “Yes,” then press “OK.”
2014-2019 Models
Models with monochrome display
- With the vehicle running, press the display change button to switch the display to “Trip A.” This button is usually located on the instrument panel.
- Turn the vehicle completely off.
- On vehicles without a smart key system, turn the ignition to the “Lock” position. Do not start the engine.
On vehicles with a smart key system, keep the engine off. - Press and hold the display change button.
- On vehicles without a smart key system, turn the ignition to the “On” position. Do not start the engine.
On vehicles with a smart key system, press the “Engine Start/Stop” button once to turn the electronics on. Do not start the engine. - Continue to hold the display change button until the trip meter displays all zeros.
- With the vehicle running, press the “Trip” button or display change button to switch the display to “Trip A.”
- Turn the vehicle completely off.
- Press and hold the “Trip” button.
- Continue to hold the “Trip” button while switching the ignition to “On” without starting the engine. Release the “Trip” button until the trip meter is set to all zeros. This will indicate the oil reset is completed.
Models with Multi-color Display
- While the engine is running, go to the ⚙️ “Settings” screen.
- Choose “Reset Scheduled Maint. Data“.
- At the “Reset Data” prompt, select “Yes.”
1998-2013 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.
FAQs
What does the maintenance required light mean?
The maintenance required light is a notification that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the vehicle’s maintenance schedule. This usually means changing the engine oil, rotating the tires, or other routine maintenance tasks.
What is the difference between the “maintenance required” light and the “check engine” light?
The “maintenance required” light and the “check engine” light are two different warning lights found in most modern-day vehicles. Here are the differences between the two:
Maintenance Required Light:
- The maintenance required light comes on when it’s time to service your car, usually for routine maintenance tasks such as changing the engine oil or rotating the tires.
- This light is simply notifying you that your vehicle is due for regular maintenance.
- The service required light just means the car is due for an oil change or other routine care.
Check Engine Light:
- The check engine light comes on when there is a problem with the engine or emissions system.
- This light is related to the vehicle’s onboard diagnostics system, which monitors the engine and emissions system for malfunctions.
- The check engine light can indicate a wide range of issues, from a loose gas cap to a serious engine problem.
- When the check engine light comes on, it is recommended to have the vehicle diagnosed by a professional mechanic to determine the cause of the problem.
I hope these steps have helped you reset the Maintenance Required notification on your Toyota Corolla.
