How to Reset the Maintenance Light on an Alphard?
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To reset the maintenance light on an Alphard, follow these steps: 1. Continuously hold the mileage adjustment button; 2. Turn off the engine; 3. After powering on, the maintenance light will flash; 4. Wait for the maintenance light to stop flashing, indicating the reset is complete. Below is relevant information about the maintenance light: The maintenance light is a reminder function set by the manufacturer to alert the owner to perform maintenance at certain mileage or time intervals, displayed in the form of a dashboard or screen message or indicator light. Resetting the maintenance light means clearing the reminder information after maintenance is completed, essentially resetting the message. The SERVICE indicator on the dashboard display is a maintenance cycle indicator. When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the SERVICE indicator flashes, and it disappears after starting the engine, indicating that the vehicle requires maintenance.
Resetting the Alphard maintenance light is actually quite simple. I tried it myself last time. First, sit in the driver's seat without pressing the brake pedal, then press the start button twice to power up the dashboard—all the indicator lights will illuminate. Locate the instrument control stalk with the small stick on the left side of the steering wheel, hold down the TRIP button for about 5 seconds until the maintenance wrench icon starts flashing. Keep holding it, and after another 10 seconds or so, the icon will disappear, indicating a successful reset. Test it by turning the ignition off and on a few times to check if the icon reappears. For newer models with touchscreens, you’ll need to navigate to the maintenance reset option in the vehicle settings menu.
The maintenance light reset procedure is quite similar across Toyota vehicles, and I'm familiar with the Alphard. First, power on the vehicle without pressing the brake pedal, then locate the TRIP button on the instrument cluster. For older models, press and hold the knob until the maintenance reminder light starts flashing, then release. The instrument cluster may count down from 10, and the light will turn off when completed. Newer models with touchscreen displays offer more intuitive operation—simply navigate to the vehicle maintenance option in the settings menu and follow the on-screen prompts. However, experienced drivers still prefer using mechanical buttons for a quicker reset, often completing it in just three seconds.
