poncherello Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I started using the maintenance system on the navigatyion screen and got the change oil indicator as expected. When I reset the data info for the next change the light did not go out. Am I missing something here? I have since turned off the maintenance schedule and the light still stays on. How do I turn this darn thing off....it's rather annoying to see it everytime the car is on. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncherello Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 I started using the maintenance system on the navigatyion screen and got the change oil indicator as expected. When I reset the data info for the next change the light did not go out. Am I missing something here? I have since turned off the maintenance schedule and the light still stays on. How do I turn this darn thing off....it's rather annoying to see it everytime the car is on. Thanks Bueller Bueller Bueller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncherello Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 There are no Lexus techs out there that can help me with this? I guess I'll try disconnecting the battery and see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billglea Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 There are no Lexus techs out there that can help me with this? I guess I'll try disconnecting the battery and see if that helps. Look in the manual. It's in there but it is hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncherello Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Look in the manual. It's in there but it is hard to find. I did, it said that the light would go off when I reset the oil change data or disabled the maintenance schedule. I did both and the light remains on. I'm going to disconnect the battery this weekend and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Here you go: -With the car started (ignition on), set the LCD odometer readout to total mileage (not trip A or B). -Turn the car off. -Push in AND HOLD the button/knob that switches the odometer -Put the car in ACC mode (push start without your foot on the brake). You will notice the maintenance light blink and go out. -Release the odometer button/knob. -Turn the car off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncherello Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Here you go:-With the car started (ignition on), set the LCD odometer readout to total mileage (not trip A or B). -Turn the car off. -Push in AND HOLD the button/knob that switches the odometer -Put the car in ACC mode (push start without your foot on the brake). You will notice the maintenance light blink and go out. -Release the odometer button/knob. -Turn the car off. Thank you, I will give it a try! BTW, is that the button on the steering wheel or the knob that resets the trip odometer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 The knob that resets the odo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncherello Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 The knob that resets the odo. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncherello Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Well, I tried this several times last night and the light didn't go out. I tried while starting the car, I tired while in ACC mode, I tried with the ODO knob and with the button on the wheel. No luck. I'm just going to disconnect the battery this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I bet disconnecting the battery won't work... Keep trying the sequence...it can be tricky. Try setting the ODO to TRIP A to start out instead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ08LexusES Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 From the owner's manual, page 308... ResetOilWarning.bmp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncherello Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 OK, it's off...the trip A setting worked. I almost forgot what the dash looked like without that light on.....it's been almost 6 months Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmerryman Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Here you go:-With the car started (ignition on), set the LCD odometer readout to total mileage (not trip A or B). -Turn the car off. -Push in AND HOLD the button/knob that switches the odometer -Put the car in ACC mode (push start without your foot on the brake). You will notice the maintenance light blink and go out. -Release the odometer button/knob. -Turn the car off. This is mostly correct. On the ES350 only, you must have the trip meeter set to Trip A. All other models require it to be set to odometer. Here it is: Turn ignition on and set trip meeter to Trip A Turn off ignition Push in and hold the button that switches the odometer from miles to Trip A to Trip B While holding the button in, keep your foot off the brake, and push the start button twice to turn the vehicle to ACC mode. The center of the dash will display 5 boxes that will illumiate and then go off. This means it is reset and you can let go off the odometer button. It must be done exactly like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nately Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Pmerryman's method to turn off "oil maint reqd" light is the correct method. It worked for me today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ08LexusES Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 So the exerpt from the owner's manual is not correct? Or so difficult to interpret that it has to be re-written so many times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthBayAce Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Worked great! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplyadditions Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Here are 2 very helpful videos on How to Reset Oil Maintenance Required Light on a Lexus How-to Video 1 is from a 2006 Lexus GS300 How-to Video 2 is from a 2010 Lexus ES350 Both have similarities, I'm sure that by watching both you can figure out your particular Oil Light Reset for your Lexus. I've personally used the GS Oil Reset Video at least twice from my iPhone after an oil change, or getting my car back from the dealer. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mike Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Thank yoy Pmerryman for the post;worked on the 07 es350. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewana421 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I have a 2008 with no navigation. Just bought the car and I would like to know when my car engine oil is due. Is there a way to tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOUC Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 FOR THE 2012 ES350 You will find Reset maintenance data on page 365. Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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