Updated on Feb 19, 2024 • 2 min read
If you’re a Toyota RAV4 owner, you may have encountered a situation where the maintenance light on the dashboard starts flashing. This can be a bit frustrating if you’re not sure how to reset it. Fortunately, resetting the maintenance light on a Toyota RAV4 is a straightforward process that can be done in just a few simple steps.
Step 1: Turn on the ignition
To reset the maintenance light, you’ll first need to turn on the ignition. Make sure the key is inserted into the ignition and turn it to the “on” position. Do not start the engine.
Step 2: Select the odometer display
After you’ve turned on the ignition, you’ll need to select the odometer display. You can do this by pressing the trip reset button until the odometer is displayed.
Step 3: Turn off the ignition
Once the odometer display is selected, turn off the ignition. You can do this by turning the key to the “off” position.
Step 4: Press and hold the trip reset button
With the ignition turned off, press and hold the trip reset button. While holding the button down, turn the ignition back to the “on” position.
Step 5: Wait for the maintenance light to go out
Continue holding the trip reset button until the maintenance light on the dashboard starts to flash. After a few seconds, the light will go out. Once the light goes out, release the trip reset button.
Step 6: Turn off the ignition
Finally, turn off the ignition once again. This time, make sure the key is completely removed from the ignition.
Here’s a video that shows you how to reset the maintenance light on a Toyota RAV4.
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