Toyota Corolla Maint Reqd Light – Meaning & Resetting
Last Updated on November 20, 2023 by Nick
Toyota Corolla is the most desirable car in the world. Since first appearing in 1966, Corolla has achieved record sales of more than 30 million units worldwide. If you’re looking to find out how to reset the Maint Reqd or maintenance required light on the Toyota Corolla, then you are on the right site!
Anyways this content isn’t really for a difference between a maintenance light and a check engine light. So I’m gonna go ahead and show you guys how we reset the maintenance required light on the old Toyota Corolla and I think this does apply to other Toyota. So let’s get right into it.
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What Does The Maint Reqd Mean In Toyota Corolla?
The MAINT REQD light serves as a reminder that Toyota suggests the vehicle be serviced at the next available opportunity. There are a variety of maintenance procedures that may play a role if your vehicle’s maintenance light comes on, like an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, a comprehensive inspection, a check of the cabin’s air filter, or an assessment of the steering system. So the MAINT REQD light is nothing to worry about.
However, you need to ensure it’s not a serious issue with the car. So if you can’t find some local place to check it for you free, you better take it into a garage and make sure you’ve checked it because it could end up being a serious problem that you don’t want to ruin your engine by avoiding.
If you’re handy can do it yourself; be careful and do it yourself. After all the fixes are done, you can do this method below, which I’ll show you will get rid of the warning light.
How To Reset Maintenance Light in the Old Corolla
Okay, In this section, I will show you how to reset the maintenance light on the old Corolla (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 model years). So let’s get rolling on this.
- Take the key, put it in the ignition, and turn it to the on position
- Then you need to press the ODO/TRIP button on the instrument cluster repeatedly until you see “ODO” on the screen
- Once you get the ODO screen, we’re going to turn off the key now
- After that, hold down the ODO/TRIP button while turning the key back on again
- Keep holding it down and you’ll see the little dashes going there and they’re counting down. Once they go away, you’ve reset your maintenance light
Resetting the Maint Reqd Light in 2009-2017 Toyota Corolla
This guide will be valid for the 2009 Toyota Corolla and up. So if you have 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, or 2017 model years it’s going to be a similar procedure. So let’s get into it.
With Trip Button
Time needed: 3 minutes
Alright, we got the Toyota Corolla with the TRIP button on the instrument cluster. So you can use the following method to reset the Maint Reqd light:
- Get in the car and turn it on
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the START button twice without stepping on the brake
- Press the ODO/ TRIP button repeatedly until you see “TRIP A”
The button is located on the instrument cluster
- Shut the ignition off completely
Make sure you are in TRIP A when turning off the ignition!
- Hold down the ODO/ TRIP button while turning on the ignition again
Now you’re gonna have to hold the button and put it into the on position again without starting the engine
- Keep holding it until it goes all zero and you’re done
Done!
With DISP Button
If your vehicle is equipped with a DISP button on the steering wheel especially in the 2014 2015 2016 model years, you can follow the instructions below to reset the maintenance light:
- With the vehicle running you should set the odometer to Trip A by pressing the DISP button repeatedly
- Step number two is to turn off the ignition
- Next, while you’re holding and pressing the DISP button turn the ignition back on but don’t crank the engine
- Keep holding the button and what you’ll see is dashes then you’ll see how they’re diminishing and the maintenance required light is gone
FAQ – Toyota Corolla Maintenance Requires
If you maintain your Toyota Corolla, it will remain dependable. This timetable should help. At 5,000 miles, check oil levels, wiper blades, tires, and brake pads. 10k and 15k miles: All 5k things plus change the engine oil and filter. At 30k miles, you’ll need to change the cabin and engine air filters. Next, change engine coolant at 100k miles. Change the filters, oil, spark plugs, and vacuum pump after 120k miles.
Toyota recommends an oil change every 7,500 miles. However, your maintenance frequency will depend on your driving style.
Changing the oil filter every 18 to 36 months is necessary to prevent long-term engine harm. For further information, refer to your maintenance schedule.
4.4 quarts or 4.2 liters is suggested for the car’s engine when changing the oil and oil filter at the recommended period.
Toyota Corolla runs on 0W-20 oil of the ILSAC GF-5 grade. It is OK to use SAE 5W-20 in the short term in the case that 0W-20 is not available.
Car oil selection Toyota suggests Denso or Purolator. You can also use famous brands like Castrol Edge, Kendall, Shell Rotella, Royal Purple, and Valvoline SynPower but choose the right kind and seek the API certification logo. You may change the oil with conventional or synthetic oil; however, conventional is a less effective engine lubricant with a shorter change interval.
For this service, you should expect a bill of between $100 and $120 at the dealership, including the labor costs. Always check whether the oil life light has been reset after an oil change.
Summary/Conclusion
If you see the MAINT REQD light, don’t worry. The check engine light isn’t the same as this maintenance-required light. However, at that time, Toyota is recommending that you get your vehicle serviced by one of their trained technicians. This warning light is also easily restored by yourself.
So there you go. I like how on this model, everything is easy; the engine oil and filter change were easy, which was also a straightforward procedure. For 2018 through 2023 model has a little bit different but I’ll try to get you a link up here. So thank you for reading, and I have way more coming your way soon. See you later, my friend!
About The Author
Nick
Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick, an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast with over a decade of experience working at a dealer service station. I have extensive knowledge of engine oils and lubricants and have helped countless customers maintain their vehicles. As an editor and author of articles on automobiles, I draw on my personal experience and professional training to provide readers with accurate and reliable information. I am passionate about sharing my expertise with others and helping them make informed decisions about their vehicles.