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Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: MA
To reset the oil change system, follow the procedure below:
1. Turn the engine switch OFF
2. While pressing the trip meter reset **** (-->P.100), set the engine switch to the IG-ON mode. Continue to press and hold the **** until the trip meter displays 000000.
So in other words:
- engine off
- hold down trip meter reset
- tap the start/stop button twice, making sure your foot is off the brake, and continue to hold down the button until the display resets.
1. Turn the engine switch OFF
2. While pressing the trip meter reset **** (-->P.100), set the engine switch to the IG-ON mode. Continue to press and hold the **** until the trip meter displays 000000.
So in other words:
- engine off
- hold down trip meter reset
- tap the start/stop button twice, making sure your foot is off the brake, and continue to hold down the button until the display resets.
Lexus Connoisseur
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: USA
Hmm this has been discussed several times before starting with the 2004 models. A simple search would have yielded you the answer. 
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...77&postcount=2
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...77&postcount=2
Originally Posted by flipside909
The 04 IS300's and Lexus models have this feature as well as many new 2004 Toyota models. They go at 5k intervals like the factory service manual says.. As for intervals...the "MAINT REQD" indicator light flashes after startup for a few seconds when you are nearing the oil change. When you're about 50 miles near the actual interval, the light stays on until it's reset.
False: The service reminder light for Lexus and Toyota vehicles DOES NOT operate by driving style calculations.
Fact: the service reminder light for Lexus and Toyota vehicles on 2004 and newer models operate at 5,000 mile intervals regardless of driving style.
To reset: It's listed in your OWNERS manual maintenance. All you need to do is hold the tripmeter button down with the key in the ignition in the OFF position. As you are holding down the tripmeter button, turn the key to the ON position. If the Odometer zeros out and the light flashes a couple times, the light should be reset.
False: The service reminder light for Lexus and Toyota vehicles DOES NOT operate by driving style calculations.
Fact: the service reminder light for Lexus and Toyota vehicles on 2004 and newer models operate at 5,000 mile intervals regardless of driving style.
To reset: It's listed in your OWNERS manual maintenance. All you need to do is hold the tripmeter button down with the key in the ignition in the OFF position. As you are holding down the tripmeter button, turn the key to the ON position. If the Odometer zeros out and the light flashes a couple times, the light should be reset.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 22
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From: ca
i searched as well, however i only searched in the second generation portion. therefore, a simple search would not have yeilded the answer for this person's request.
I just wish he had used a better title for his topic. (i almost passed right over it)
I just wish he had used a better title for his topic. (i almost passed right over it)
Lead Lap
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: CA
Originally Posted by flipside909
Hmm this has been discussed several times before starting with the 2004 models. A simple search would have yielded you the answer.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...77&postcount=2
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...77&postcount=2
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 45
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From: ca
To reset the oil change system, follow the procedure below:
1. Turn the engine switch OFF
2. While pressing the trip meter reset **** (-->P.100), set the engine switch to the IG-ON mode. Continue to press and hold the **** until the trip meter displays 000000.
So in other words:
- engine off
- hold down trip meter reset
- tap the start/stop button twice, making sure your foot is off the brake, and continue to hold down the button until the display resets.
1. Turn the engine switch OFF
2. While pressing the trip meter reset **** (-->P.100), set the engine switch to the IG-ON mode. Continue to press and hold the **** until the trip meter displays 000000.
So in other words:
- engine off
- hold down trip meter reset
- tap the start/stop button twice, making sure your foot is off the brake, and continue to hold down the button until the display resets.
It should come back on, it's just a reset. I did it yesterday.
The direction should be
1. Press start once [Foot off brake]
2. Hold trip reset
3. Press start once [Foot off brake]
4. Hold until ----- disappears
The direction should be
1. Press start once [Foot off brake]
2. Hold trip reset
3. Press start once [Foot off brake]
4. Hold until ----- disappears
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 28
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From: Alabama
when the car is on and running, make sure the odo in displayed, just the actual odo and not the trip mileage. Then shut the car completely off. Then hold the button and turn the car to the ON position, which involves pressing the button twice with your foot OFF the brake. A second or 2 after you turn the car to ON, the maint light resets. Then you just hit the brake and start the car
Last edited by ScKcBc; Jan 19, 2010 at 09:27 PM.
Aye man.. Your not me -_- haha.. Unplug ur -battery terminal and step the brakes on/off about 5 times n put the terminal back on? That resets engine like ie: check engine. You can be my sidekick n be lazy jr... 
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 28
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From: Alabama
when the car is on and running, make sure the odo just the actual odo and not the trip mileage. Then shut the car completely off. Then hold the button and turn the car to the ON position, which involves pressing the button twice with your foot OFF the brake. A second or 2 after you turn the car to ON, the maint light resets. Then you just hit the brake and start the car
I need to reset mine now... I'm waiting for parts to come in before I actually change the oil on my Lexus for the first time by myself...
Time to lie to my Lexus and her she has oil change
Time to lie to my Lexus and her she has oil change