On startup, blinking matainence required light?

[compfreak]

The matain required light (left hand side) suddenly started blinking when you turn the car on...(if i'm not mistaken, it used to be solid before turning off). Is there any reason for concern?

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by compfreak

The matain required light (left hand side) suddenly started blinking when you turn the car on...(if i'm not mistaken, it used to be solid before turning off). Is there any reason for concern?

It blinks for I believe 500 miles before it comes on solid to let you know that you're coming up on service.

That same question has been covered here many times over and the information is also in the owner's manual.

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

It blinks for I believe 500 miles before it comes on solid to let you know that you're coming up on service.

That same question has been covered here many times over and the information is also in the owner's manual.

Sorry to the OP for the off topic.
TRDVVTi, you should be scared of me. In fact, I freaked myself out every morning looking at the mirror!!!

[compfreak]

Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

It blinks for I believe 500 miles before it comes on solid to let you know that you're coming up on service.

That same question has been covered here many times over and the information is also in the owner's manual.

Sweet, thanks.

Now i just need to find out what type of maintenance i need....

[MrSo0h0o]

Originally Posted by compfreak

Sweet, thanks.

Now i just need to find out what type of maintenance i need....

its just a friendly reminder that you should change your oil.. the light comes on every 5K..

[xdothedew]

Originally Posted by compfreak

Sweet, thanks.

Now i just need to find out what type of maintenance i need....

oil & oil filter change

[compfreak]

Originally Posted by MrSo0h0o

its just a friendly reminder that you should change your oil.. the light comes on every 5K..

It was actually change a week or two ago....

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by compfreak

It was actually change a week or two ago....

You should reset it every time you service the vehicle. If someone services it for you, they should reset it if they know what they're doing.

Tire rotations are also part of every service interval. The factory maintenance guide outlines the services needed at the recommended mileage.

[compfreak]

The car was serviced at Beaverton Toyota (Oil). Currently at 12,500ish miles.


I believe they swapped the front/rear tires two oil changes ago. Around 8-9k miles.


PS: Really appreciate the help TRD VVTI

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by compfreak

The car was serviced at Beaverton Toyota (Oil). Currently at 12,500ish miles.


I believe they swapped the front/rear tires two oil changes ago. Around 8-9k miles.


PS: Really appreciate the help TRD VVTI

Tire rotations should be done EVERY 5,000 miles with the oil and filter change.

You're very welcome.

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by compfreak

The car was serviced at Beaverton Toyota (Oil). Currently at 12,500ish miles.


I believe they swapped the front/rear tires two oil changes ago. Around 8-9k miles.


PS: Really appreciate the help TRD VVTI

Don't waste another trip to the dealership as you can reset it yourselve.
Here are the steps.

MAINT REQD light so it will quit blinking:
a) With the Engine ON click your Odometer/TripA/TripB selector knob so
the display shows TRIP A
b) Turn the car off
c) Turn the key 1 click to ACC (accessory mode)
d) While in ACC, press and hold the selector knob in (don't worry that
can't see anything on the dashboard.)
e) While you are still holding the selector knob, click the key 1 more
position to the ON position.
f) If you do it correctly, you will see the TripA display change to some
numbers and then start blinking quickly. you will also see the MAINT
REQD blinking quickly. After about 5 seconds of holding the knob in
the display should show 0000000000000 then go away.
Start the car up, and no more MAINT REQD light until you put another 4500miles on the car!

[white07cam]

holy shit it works! i just wen tout and did that.. thanks for the very useful information, even though i didnt have the original question

[white3ch0c0late]

People need to read their owner's manuals.

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by white3ch0c0late

People need to read their owner's manuals.

+1
Using the search feature would be nice too.

[white07cam]

so it's wrong to thank someone for something i mightve skipped over?

i thought it was cool, there was no reason to search becasue the light wasnt really bothering me and i didnt waste any space asking anyone how to do it. i simply thanked him for putting useful information up.