comotiger

Thanks, Dennis. It was the reminder for oil change which was set to 5000 miles, maybe as default. There was no date entered so I am not sure if the tech reset in March, but clearly the reminder was turned on. I edited distance to 7500 but could not enter the date from March 2016. I will request the Lexus SA that the tech do this as a part of their service from now on. If not, I will just update the menu after the service and keep track.








Thanks, Paul. These instructions worked perfectly. The dashboard display said "Resetting Maintenance Menu" and the light and warning did not appear on next engine start. On second thoughts, I am wondering if just hitting the Reset button on the oil change screen would have done the trick...

R Z

Interestingly enough, I've had that pleasant smell in my car ever since I bought it 2 years ago. I wonder if when they change the cabin filter they put a scent on the filter before putting it in place. I was watching one of those how to tv shows and they recommended putting something like a vanilla scent on your filter when you change it out. I'd probably use Pyramid Patchouli. ;-)

DarKnight

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Thanks for that info. I had just gotten that message on my dash. I was more annoyed than concerned but glad I was able to clear it.

comotiger

Good point. The dealer did install new cabin filters in March, and may have slipped in a freshner that could be acting up. I will have them check it out.

Nospinzone

I guess with a Lexus it's not classy to hang one of those green pine trees from the rear view mirror.

roadfrog

Nope....but you can put it in a map pocket in the back seat. LOL now THAT's classy.

comotiger

Update:
I took the car in for oil service and smell issue.

1) SA said synthetic TGMO put in only 5000 miles ago, can wait another 5k before oil change. As mentioned in earlier post, the reminder was reset, so no real issue here.

2) They did an exhaustive check of the vehicle, and there were no issues. No coolant leak, AC system ok, charcoal cabin filter ok. After airing out car in garage for past 2 weeks, smell not very strong but still evident. My guess is the Lloyd Luxe mats I installed in late August may be releasing fumes. Hopefully the problem will resolve itself. Steve (SW15LS), did you notice anything after installing these mats?

3) They balanced and rotated the tires. Total cost $70. Happy to do it. In return the family got a loaner to go shopping at Apple Store (none in my hometown) where this Lexus fanboy got to play Apple fanboy and bought an Apple Watch

CRowe14

Great to hear all is well and ok.
Not to mention a nice loaner and the acquisition of a new watch!
Sounds like a pretty good day.