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What does the maintenance required light mean?
The last couple of times I have turned my car on, a light starts flashing on my dashboard with the words ‘maintenance required’. My vehicle seems to be running fine but I don’t want to ignore the light in case it's something serious. What does the maintenance required light mean?
Kara Vanderbeek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The flashing maintenance required light is simply notifying you that your vehicle is due for maintenance. The light will illuminate after a certain amount of time has passed since your car last had maintenance or in accordance with how far the car has been driven.
In most instances, this light signals that your car is in need of an oil change. After your car has been brought in for maintenance, the maintenance data will be reset for you.
However, if you need to reset the system yourself to turn off the light, you can follow these steps:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch with the trip meter reading shown
Press the trip meter reset button and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter displays 000000
You can continue to drive your vehicle when the maintenance light comes on, but keep in mind you are driving at your own risk by failing to receive the scheduled or recommended service.
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