What Does the Lexus Maintenance Required Light Mean?

The dashboard of your Lexus has been designed to let you know how your vehicle is functioning on the roads of Vancouver. If you have noticed that the Lexus Maintenance Required Light is on, it is simply letting you know that it is time for routine vehicle maintenance. Learn more about what this means and how to reset the Lexus maintenance light in the guide below from the experts at Lexus of Portland

Lexus Required Maintenance

In most cases, the appearance of the Lexus Maintenance Required Light indicates the need for a 5,000-mile service visit. At this visit, our technicians will perform tasks such as: 

• Engine oil change
• Filter change
• Tire rotation
• Multi-point inspection
• Fluid inspection
• Fluid adjustment

Keep in mind that depending on your particular model, additional maintenance tasks may be needed. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our service department for details. 

Lexus Maintenance Cost

The typical Lexus maintenance cost ranges from $75 to $135. However, if you are a new Lexus owner, your first and second service visits may be covered by the automaker’s complimentary maintenance plan. These service visits usually occur at 6 months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles.

How to Reset a Lexus Maintenance Light

If you have scheduled your next service visit with us, you may be wondering if you can reset the Lexus maintenance light. You absolutely can! Here’s how: 

• Turn on the engine
• Set your Odometer/Trip Display to ODO mode or TRIP A mode (this depends on the model) 
• Turn off the ignition switch
• Hold the Trip Meter Reset button while turning the ignition switch back on
• Wait for the maintenance light to blink, turn solid, then shut off again
• Release the Trip Meter Reset button
• Turn the ignition switch to the off position
• Turn the ignition switch back on to see if this issue is resolved 

Set Up Service with Lexus of Portland

If your Lexus Maintenance Required Light is on, we encourage you to set up a time for service that fits into your schedule. We don’t want you to miss out on the service your Lexus needs to perform at its best for many years to come.