ycl1688

as my rx339 approaches 30k, there is a yellow warning comes and goes flashes 'maintaince require' when the car with ignition key turns on, is it critical ? will it stay on when 30k reach ?

Rainbird

The 30K, 60K and 90K is important. It is also more expensive. In addition to oil and filter there is also a change of the cabin filter and engine air cleaner. The brake system is also inspected and the fluid is changed. To reset the "maintenance required light follow the instructions below:

Make sure the odometer is set to total miles not trip. With the key in the off position, push in and hold the odometer button (ODO). Turn the key to the on position without starting the car. Continue to hold in the odometer reset button until the maintenance required light goes off (about 20 seconds).

Rainbird

I notice in your forum profile that your vehicle is a 2005 RX330. If that is correct you definitely should have the brake system fluid changed. The brake fluid is more time critical than mileage.

billy44bo

Take it to a Toyota dealer and save big $$$$ for the work that has to be done

jfelbab

You have a 2005 RX330 with only 30,000 miles? That equates to just around 4,000 miles a year. Do you store the car winters?

I'd suggest that your pay particular attention to having the 30, 60 and 90k services performed. If you consult the owners manual supplement it will define what needs to be done. You can have an independent do these or even a Toyota dealer for less money than many Lexus dealers but there is also a dealership (Woodfield Lexus) that offers coupons for service if your register at their website.

If you only put 4k on the car a year, you won't see the 60k service until 2021 and the 90k service in 2037, LOL.

ycl1688

thanks to all. as for the low miles, I was able to get this car from private party in 2010 around 25k miles, wife drives it, I have been doing all the oil change, trans and lube change, it is in top condition. do not want to see dealer. unless necessary.

ycl1688

failed attempt. unable to turn maintenance required light off,
here is an account. Mind you the ignition dial has first position says " locked' second 'acc' third 'on'
1. insert key it is at 'locked' position on the dial, push in and hold the ODO button. turn to second position "acc' then the radio shows outside temperature. Engine is not turn on.
2. the maintenance light does not glue, by the time turn to the 'on' postion the car started.
3. maintenance required light still on.
any advise.

Rainbird

Did you make sure the odometer is in the TOTAL miles and not trip miles? Turn to the ACC position first then hold the ODO button in until the light goes off.

mandyfig

That's it, Odometer must be on to make the re-set work.

ycl1688

thanks,
got it done. when I start the car there is a slight appearance of maint required light but goes away.
I guess that is for another time, another day.

billy44bo

could be the light check to let you know that the light works on the dash