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Maintenance required light different from a check engine light?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Cabral255, Feb 27, 2021.

  1. Feb 27, 2021 at 3:23 PM
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    Cabral255

    Cabral255 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have had my 2017 for about a week now in the maintenance required warning is on. Is that different than the check engine light?
     
  2. Feb 27, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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    eon_blue

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    Yes, just means you're due for a scheduled service. Check engine light is a different one and indicates a problem.

    Maintenance light is triggered by your mileage.
     
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  3. Feb 27, 2021 at 3:25 PM
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    shakerhood

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  4. Feb 27, 2021 at 3:25 PM
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    Cabral255

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    Okay is there a way to shut it off or reset it
     
  5. Feb 27, 2021 at 3:31 PM
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    Dustin.K96

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    On the screen that's between your tachometer and speedometer, navigate to the Settings tab. In one of the sub-menus there, you'll find an option to reset the maintenance which disables the light and warning for another 5k miles.
     
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  6. Feb 27, 2021 at 3:32 PM
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  7. Feb 27, 2021 at 4:07 PM
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    CaptDubi

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    Freaked me out the first time it came on! Lesson in reading the damn manual, and no I still haven't read it either...It's only been 2 years after all!
     
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  8. Feb 27, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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    CT Yankee

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    Exactly.
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  9. Feb 27, 2021 at 6:48 PM
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    Cabral255

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    What is a manual? Mine is an automatic?
     
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  10. Feb 27, 2021 at 6:52 PM
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