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How do you turn off the oil maintenance light in a Toyota Prius?

The oil maintenance light in my 2018 Toyota Prius turned on about a week ago. I had everything checked out and changed by a mechanic, but the light still won’t turn off! What’s the best way to turn off the oil maintenance light in a Prius?

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Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Regularly checking and changing your oil is a key part of
car maintenance
. While the oil maintenance light should help you keep up, it can sometimes fail as well!
Luckily, you can follow these steps to turn off the oil maintenance light in your Toyota Prius:
  • Step 1: Turn on your car.
  • Step 2: Use the left and right navigation arrows on your steering wheel to select the gear-shaped Settings icon.
  • Step 3: Navigate to the Vehicle Settings menu with the up and down arrows.
  • Step 4: Select Maintenance System and Oil Maintenance in the subsequent menus.
  • Step 5: After pressing Oil Maintenance, a screen should appear asking if you’d like to reset the light. Select Yes.
These steps should help you reset the oil maintenance light in your
Toyota Prius
. But if you’re still having trouble, check your owner’s manual for further instructions.
While a faulty light can be distracting, it’s only a minor issue. If you can’t fix it on your own, you can likely have a dealer fix it for a minimal fee.
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