The MAINT light flashes when I turn the car on...?

[RDKamikaze]

Ok, so I got in my the other day and noticed when I turned it on that the MAINT light flashed after the usual startup, but didn't stop. It kept going for about 5-7 flashes I didn't count, what should I do? Is there a flash code for X amount of flashes = what or do I just pop the hood and see what I can do? Thanks for the info!

[linmk2]

The MAINT light starts to flash when it's near time to change the oil. When you start the and stays on, that means the oil needs to be changed NOW. Once the oil has been changed, the light needs to be reset. I will have to refer to my owners manual for that one. But if you have yours, look for the instructions to re-set the lamp.

[kingkakyle]

yep
its a friendly reminder that comes up when its almost time for an oil change
it turns on and stays on every 5k miles

[RDKamikaze]

Ok thanks for the info, I found out about it after I called the local Toyota about 2 minutes after I posted lol, mybad! Next time I'll reffer to them first, and please post the reset instuctions b/c I don't have my manual.

[tacti]

to reset the maint light,

make sure that your odometer shows actual odometer, not trip meter.
take the key out if it's in the ignition.
put the key, and press and hold odometer button.
while you are holding, turn the key to on position.
you will see odometer changes to "------"
and start reducing the number of line.
once you see all 0 on your odometer, your maint light is reset.
let me know if you have any trouble.

Tact

[PXLpainter]

The MAINT light starts to flash when it's near time to change the oil. When you start the and stays on, that means the oil needs to be changed NOW. Once the oil has been changed, the light needs to be reset. I will have to refer to my owners manual for that one. But if you have yours, look for the instructions to re-set the lamp.

That is, unless you're running Mobil 1

[MrMikeL]

Have you thought of reading your owner's manual first??

[PhreakdOut]

Have you thought of reading your owner's manual first??

LOL - It happens to all of us. The owners manual does read like stereo installation instructions filled with silly precautions.

[Down2TheC]

^^^ and the index kinda blows.

[swindler]

...and please post the reset instuctions b/c I don't have my manual.

^^^ and he said he didn't have his manual.