What does the maintenance required light mean on a toyota camry

The Toyota Camry has a maintenance light to remind drivers to have their oil changed. If you change the oil yourself, you may notice the light is still on still after the oil change. You will need to reset the maintenance light yourself. We have created lists to help you reset the light. Keep reading to learn how to turn off the maintenance light in your Toyota Camry. 

Camry models after 2018 

For any models created after 2018, you will need to press the gear icon on the display and choose “Vehicle Settings.” Some models, you may have to press and hold. Once you have done so, select “Scheduled Maintenance” and then select “yes.” 

Camry models between 2007 and 2017 

For the models that came off the production line between 2007 and 2017, you will need to turn the ignition on. For those who have the push to start, will need to press the button twice. Then press the “Trip” or “Disp” button to display the Trip A mileage. Once you have done so, turn the ignition off and press the “Trip” or “Disp” button. Keep holding when you turn your switch the vehicle back on but do not start the engine. You should no longer see the maintenance light on after this. 

Camry models before 2006 

Have your vehicle running and then press the “Trip” button to show the full odometer mileage. Turn your ignition switch to the “ACC” or “Lock” position, then press and hold the “Trip” button. Continue to hold until the light has reset.

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Schedule a service appointment today at Salinas Toyota 

We offer a variety of services at Salinas Toyota, including oil changes. If something seems off or you have some routine maintenance to be done, set up an appointment. You can schedule through our website or by calling us at 831-444-0700. 

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This article shows you the steps for resetting the maintenance required light on the dashboard of Toyota Camry. The procedure is same for fifth generation Toyota Camry (2007 – 2011).

The Toyota Camry’s ‘maint reqd’ light simply means a service interval has been met. And this means engine oil is due for change. It comes on 5,000 miles after the last time it was reset.

This light comes on strictly as a function of those miles; it has no way of knowing whether your oil has or hasn’t been changed in the interim, and it never, ever is an indication of something being wrong. So your heart doesn’t skip a bit whenever it pops up on your dashboard.

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Below are the steps you should follow to reset the maintenance required light in your 2007 – 2011 Toyota Camry.

Start the engine and press the odometer button to bring up the trip meter A reading.

• Make sure odometer (ODO) is displaying total mileage (usually the ‘A’ display).
• Turn off vehicle, if on.
• While vehicle is off, press and hold ODO reset / readout button
• Continuing to hold down ODO button, turn the key in ignition. until dash lights come on. Do not start the vehicle.
• ODO display will blink a few times then start show all zeros.
• After ODO has begun to display zeros, release ODO button and turn the key back to ‘off’ position.
• ‘MAINT REQD’ light will now be off.

Below is a video for the purpose of clarity;

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Emeka is a Contributor at Autojosh. A graduate of Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a B.Eng degree. Emeka is a car enthusiast who is interested in traveling, writing, movies and driving. He also loves drinking garri with cold water.

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