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Oct 25, 2016 | 04:18 PM

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comotiger

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Originally Posted by DJWLDW

It should not come on for another 5000 miles. The Lexus tech will reset it again after he changes your oil.
Dennis

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.

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Originally Posted by Nospinzone

To reset that oil light yourself, these are the steps for an '07, but I don't know if things have changed for your model year.
Step 1 - Switch the display to the trip A when the engine is running.
Step 2 - Turn the engine switch OFF.
Step 3 - While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the engine switch to the IG-ON mode (but do not start the engine because otherwise the reset mode will be cancelled). Press and hold the button until the multi-information display indicates that the reset is complete.

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...

Oct 26, 2016 | 07:07 AM

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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. ;-)

Oct 26, 2016 | 07:29 AM

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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.

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Originally Posted by Nospinzone

To reset that oil light yourself, these are the steps for an '07, but I don't know if things have changed for your model year.

Step 1 - Switch the display to the trip A when the engine is running.

Step 2 - Turn the engine switch OFF.

Step 3 - While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the engine switch to the IG-ON mode (but do not start the engine because otherwise the reset mode will be cancelled). Press and hold the button until the multi-information display indicates that the reset is complete.

Oct 26, 2016 | 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by R Z

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.

Oct 26, 2016 | 02:09 PM

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

Oct 26, 2016 | 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nospinzone

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

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

Oct 29, 2016 | 12:36 PM

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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

Last edited by comotiger; Oct 29, 2016 at 12:40 PM.