How to reset the “Maint Reqd” light in a 2015 Toyota Rav4?

Question

I just changed the oil on my girlfriend's 2015 Toyota Rav4 LE.

The "maintenance required" light is lit up on the dash. It turns on 5000 miles after the last time it was reset. I want to reset it so that if there is ever a warranty claim, the computer will say she maintained the car well.

How do I reset the Maint Reqd light in a Toyota?

Answer 1

The idiot's (me!) guide to turning off the Maint Reqd light:

1. Start the car.
   • Turn the key to the Start position.
   • The engine should be starting.
   • Release the key so it springs back to the On position.
   • Do you hear the engine? (You should.)
2. Hit the Disp button until Trip A is shown on the odometer's LCD screen.
3. Turn the car off.
   • Are you able to remove the key? (You should be able to.)
4. Press and hold the Disp button with your left hand.
   • You are going to continue holding that for the next few steps.
5. Continue holding Disp while you...

Turn the key to On, not Start!

6. Do you hear the engine? (You should not.)
7. Continue holding Disp while the odometer's LCD screen blinks:
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8. You can stop pressing the Disp button.
9. Turn the key to Off.
10. Start the car.
11. Maint Reqd is not lit up!