how to reset the oil light on my Toyota Highlander Third Generation (2014-2019)

Toyota Highlander Third Generation (2014-2019)

5-10 minutes

Time

easy

Difficulty

low

Severity

2 min read

362 words

Problem Statement

Learn how to reset the oil maintenance light on your 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander after an oil change. Step-by-step instructions included.

Affected Component

Engine

Estimated Time

5-10 minutes

Important safety information - read before proceeding

•Ensure the vehicle is in a safe and stable position before beginning the reset process.

1
Ensure the vehicle is parked on a flat surface with the engine off.
2
Turn the ignition key to the 'ON' position without starting the engine.
3
Verify that the oil light is illuminated on the dashboard.
4
Check that the odometer display is showing the total mileage, not trip A or trip B.

After completing the repair, verify that the issue has been resolved:

To prevent this issue from occurring again:

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Solution

1. Preparation

Gather the necessary tools: Ignition key or push start button.
Ensure the vehicle is in park (for automatic transmissions) or neutral (for manual transmissions).

2. Resetting the Oil Light

Turn Ignition On
- Insert the ignition key and turn it to the "ON" position without starting the vehicle (or press the start button twice without pressing the brake pedal).
Access the Odometer
- Press the "Trip" button on the dashboard until the total mileage is displayed.
Reset the Oil Light
- While the total mileage is displayed, press and hold the "trip" button for about 5 seconds until the oil maintenance light starts to blink.
- Release the "trip" button when the light turns off.

3. Final Check

Turn off the ignition and then start the engine to verify that the oil maintenance light is no longer illuminated.