Maintenance Required - Visit Dealer

[Frankie]

A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

[unknown]

Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

Very likely it has reached the number of miles for another oil change.
It might have been quite a while since her last oil change, or the
mechanic forgot to reset the oil change reminder on the dashboard after
the last oil change.

https://www.toyotaofdowntownla.com/how-to-reset-maintenance-light-on-your-toyota-rav4/

[Frankie]

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Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

Very likely it has reached the number of miles for another oil change.
It might have been quite a while since her last oil change, or the
mechanic forgot to reset the oil change reminder on the dashboard after
the last oil change.
https://www.toyotaofdowntownla.com/how-to-reset-maintenance-light-on-your-toyota-rav4/

Thanks for looking up the RAV 4 where I apologize I didn't make it clear
it's a message on her nav screen - it's not a colored light on the dash.

I only know this because she called me during lunch and I asked her if it
was yellow or red or blinking yellow or blinking red and she said it was
white and writing on her screen.

None of my cars is new enough to have a nav screen so I don't know how to
reset it but it's not a dashboard light but a message on her nav screen.

[unknown]

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Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

Very likely it has reached the number of miles for another oil change.
It might have been quite a while since her last oil change, or the
mechanic forgot to reset the oil change reminder on the dashboard after
the last oil change.
https://www.toyotaofdowntownla.com/how-to-reset-maintenance-light-on-your-toyota-rav4/

Thanks for looking up the RAV 4 where I apologize I didn't make it clear
it's a message on her nav screen - it's not a colored light on the dash.
I only know this because she called me during lunch and I asked her if it
was yellow or red or blinking yellow or blinking red and she said it was
white and writing on her screen.
None of my cars is new enough to have a nav screen so I don't know how to
reset it but it's not a dashboard light but a message on her nav screen.

[Bob F]

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Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

Very likely it has reached the number of miles for another oil change.
It might have been quite a while since her last oil change, or the
mechanic forgot to reset the oil change reminder on the dashboard after
the last oil change.
https://www.toyotaofdowntownla.com/how-to-reset-maintenance-light-on-your-toyota-rav4/

90k could be the timing belt change time. That is pretty important.

[unknown]

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Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

Very likely it has reached the number of miles for another oil
change. It might have been quite a while since her last oil change,
or the mechanic forgot to reset the oil change reminder on the
dashboard after the last oil change.
https://www.toyotaofdowntownla.com/how-to-reset-maintenance-light-on-your-toyota-rav4/

90k could be the timing belt change time. That is pretty important.

I don't think the maintenance reminder is programmed to do that. Those
maintenance schedules, other than periodical oil-change, are published
in the manufacturer's handbook for the particular vehicle model.

The maintenance reminder basically counts how many km/miles the
vehicle's odometer has registered since the last time it was reset. When
the owner brings the vehicle back to the dealer then the dealer's
computer will spit out a list of other recommended work to be done.

It has happened to me only once that the oil-change reminder came up a
couple of months after I had my oil-change. I thought the mechanic
ripped me off by charging me oil-change but didn't change the oil (I had
other scheduled maintenance done at the same time). I used the dipstick
to check the oil and it was new oil inside, so apparently the mechanic
forgot to reset the oil-change reminder. I didn't know I could reset the
reminder myself in those days so I had to drive my car back to the
dealer to get it reset.

[Ed P]

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Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

Very likely it has reached the number of miles for another oil
change. It might have been quite a while since her last oil change,
or the mechanic forgot to reset the oil change reminder on the
dashboard after the last oil change.
https://www.toyotaofdowntownla.com/how-to-reset-maintenance-light-on-your-toyota-rav4/

90k could be the timing belt change time. That is pretty important.

I don't think the maintenance reminder is programmed to do that. Those
maintenance schedules, other than periodical oil-change, are published
in the manufacturer's handbook for the particular vehicle model.
The maintenance reminder basically counts how many km/miles the
vehicle's odometer has registered since the last time it was reset. When
the owner brings the vehicle back to the dealer then the dealer's
computer will spit out a list of other recommended work to be done.
It has happened to me only once that the oil-change reminder came up a
couple of months after I had my oil-change. I thought the mechanic
ripped me off by charging me oil-change but didn't change the oil (I had
other scheduled maintenance done at the same time). I used the dipstick
to check the oil and it was new oil inside, so apparently the mechanic
forgot to reset the oil-change reminder. I didn't know I could reset the
reminder myself in those days so I had to drive my car back to the
dealer to get it reset.

Most cars now have a lot of settings. When you first buy the car, take
a half hour or so and play with all the buttons. Change settings as you
see fit.

Three months later, do it again. Now that you have experienced many
situations, you may find a different setting is better and you find one
or two missed the first time around.

[Frank]

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Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

Very likely it has reached the number of miles for another oil
change. It might have been quite a while since her last oil change,
or the mechanic forgot to reset the oil change reminder on the
dashboard after the last oil change.
https://www.toyotaofdowntownla.com/how-to-reset-maintenance-light-on-your-toyota-rav4/

90k could be the timing belt change time. That is pretty important.

I don't think the maintenance reminder is programmed to do that. Those
maintenance schedules, other than periodical oil-change, are published
in the manufacturer's handbook for the particular vehicle model.
The maintenance reminder basically counts how many km/miles the
vehicle's odometer has registered since the last time it was reset.
When the owner brings the vehicle back to the dealer then the dealer's
computer will spit out a list of other recommended work to be done.
It has happened to me only once that the oil-change reminder came up a
couple of months after I had my oil-change. I thought the mechanic
ripped me off by charging me oil-change but didn't change the oil (I
had other scheduled maintenance done at the same time). I used the
dipstick to check the oil and it was new oil inside, so apparently the
mechanic forgot to reset the oil-change reminder. I didn't know I
could reset the reminder myself in those days so I had to drive my car
back to the dealer to get it reset.

Most cars now have a lot of settings.  When you first buy the car, take
a half hour or so and play with all the buttons.  Change settings as you
see fit.
Three months later, do it again.  Now that you have experienced many
situations, you may find a different setting is better and you find one
or two missed the first time around.

You should learn to do that as it has been my experience many dealers
suggest oil changes at twice the frequency the manual requires.

Years ago before all the computerization a dealer had the nerve to come
out to me with a chart where he had put in dots showing the need for
more frequent service. He said the manufacturer had changed the manual.
I told him I would believe it when the manufacturer sent us buyers the
new manual.

[micky]

In alt.home.repair, on Thu, 9 Nov 2023 11:39:33 -0500, Ed P

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Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

Very likely it has reached the number of miles for another oil
change. It might have been quite a while since her last oil change,
or the mechanic forgot to reset the oil change reminder on the
dashboard after the last oil change.
https://www.toyotaofdowntownla.com/how-to-reset-maintenance-light-on-your-toyota-rav4/

90k could be the timing belt change time. That is pretty important.

I don't think the maintenance reminder is programmed to do that. Those
maintenance schedules, other than periodical oil-change, are published
in the manufacturer's handbook for the particular vehicle model.
The maintenance reminder basically counts how many km/miles the
vehicle's odometer has registered since the last time it was reset. When
the owner brings the vehicle back to the dealer then the dealer's
computer will spit out a list of other recommended work to be done.
It has happened to me only once that the oil-change reminder came up a
couple of months after I had my oil-change. I thought the mechanic
ripped me off by charging me oil-change but didn't change the oil (I had
other scheduled maintenance done at the same time). I used the dipstick
to check the oil and it was new oil inside, so apparently the mechanic
forgot to reset the oil-change reminder. I didn't know I could reset the
reminder myself in those days so I had to drive my car back to the
dealer to get it reset.

Most cars now have a lot of settings. When you first buy the car, take
a half hour or so and play with all the buttons. Change settings as you
see fit.

That's for sure, Compare with my wired home phone which I've had for 15
years and just found a feature I didn't know about. Usually I answer
the pphone or I just look at whose calling, but I paid attention while
my message was playing and/or the caller was leaving a message, and it
had an option called Screen. Of course it has a screen, I thought, but
it meant you can listen to the caller without interrupting his leaving
the message. I read the manual when I got it 15 years ago, but I
missed that.

Post by Ed P
Three months later, do it again. Now that you have experienced many
situations, you may find a different setting is better and you find one
or two missed the first time around.

[Scott Dorsey]

Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

It's time for scheduled service. She can take it to a competent independent
mechanic to do the job, or she could take it to the dealer if she prefers.
If it doesn't include transmission and differential fluid changes, she
should add that onto the list. Not flushes, just changes.
--scott

[Scott Lurndal]

Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

As they say, RTFM.

The owners manual will describe the meaning of such a message. If
there isn't one in the glovebox, you can download it from the Toyota
website.

[rbowman]

Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

Usually it means it is time for a 5000 mile oil change. Has she ever seen
it before?

[unknown]

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Post by Frankie
A friend called me just now asking what it means when her RAV4 (2021 I
think?) with about 90K miles came up with that on her nav screen.
She asked what it means.
Any idea?

Usually it means it is time for a 5000 mile oil change. Has she ever seen
it before?

I have seen similar message in my car before.

I think my car's user-manual recommends oil-change every 15,000 km, but
the dealership recommends oil-change every 5,000 km. The oil-change
mechanic is supposed to reset the oil-change reminder after performing
the oil-change, but everybody can make mistake, so if the mechanic
forgot to reset the oil-change reminder, then the message will pop up
automatically at the factory-preset number of km/mile since the last
time the reminder was reset. There is no other way the car can know the
oil has been changed, so the oil-change reminder must be reset manually
after each oil-change.

If she has never seen the message before, then she must have sent her
car in for oil change regularly. If the car is not due for an oil-change
now but the message has popped up, then the auto mechanic must've
forgotten to reset the reminder after the last oil-change.