What is the method to reset the maintenance reminder for the Highlander?
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Here is the method to reset the maintenance light for the Toyota Highlander: 1. With the Highlander's engine turned off, press and hold the trip meter reset button located below the tachometer. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then release the trip meter reset button. The SERVICE indicator will appear on the display. 3. Pull out the minute button on the clock and turn it to the right. The odometer reading will appear on the display. 4. Turn off the engine to reset the reminder message. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position again, and the SERVICE indicator will disappear. Additional information: The Highlander is a Toyota-produced vehicle, a large-sized SUV in the Toyota family, featuring a spacious body and an innovative, roomy interior.
I've been driving for twenty years and am very familiar with the maintenance reset method for models like the Highlander. When I maintain my car, this is how I do it myself: First, turn off the engine and make sure the key is in the OFF position. Then locate the TRIP button on the dashboard, usually a small round button, and hold it down without letting go. Next, slowly turn the key to the ON position, allowing the dashboard lights to come on but without starting the engine. While continuing to hold the TRIP button, you'll see the mileage or maintenance reminder on the dashboard start to flash. Wait for about 5 seconds, and it will display "0000" or the light will turn off, indicating a successful reset. Release the button, turn off the key, and then start the car. Why do this? Resetting after each maintenance allows the system to recalculate the next reminder from zero, avoiding constant maintenance alerts. I once forgot to reset it, and the light kept popping up. Later, I found out it was due to poor circuit contact. So, I recommend everyone do this reset during regular maintenance and also check the wiring harness to prevent unexpected power loss.
As a Highlander owner who enjoys tinkering with my car, the maintenance reset method is quite simple. The steps are: After turning off the engine, hold down the TRIP button without releasing it, turn the key to the ON position until the dashboard lights up, hold for a few seconds until the prompt disappears, then release and restart the engine. Why reset? It clears that annoying maintenance reminder light—otherwise, the system keeps thinking you haven't serviced the car and repeatedly warns you, which is irritating. My car is a 2018 model, and after trying this method, the light stopped flashing. For extra reliability, I record the current mileage beforehand and compare it after resetting to check for any discrepancies. If issues arise—like holding the button too long causing the dashboard to freeze—I know to restart the power to fix it. Related tip: It’s good practice to turn off audio and other electronics before resetting to avoid circuit interference, keeping the car’s condition much more stable.
