Why does my Highlander say maintenance required?
The maintenance required light is notifying you that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the vehicle’s maintenance schedule. The light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 15 second every 4,500 miles after the maintenance has been reset.
How do you reset the code on a Toyota Highlander?
1. Using a Scan Tool
- Connect the scan tool to the onboard diagnostic connector. This is found under the steering column.
- Press the READ button on the scan tool, and look for any error codes.
- Press the ERASE button on the tool to remove the error code. The check engine light will then turn off.
Why is there no maintenance on Toyota Highlander?
The possibility of a fluid change being done incorrectly, say, with the wrong fluid, is one reason some carmakers have recommended against it. The chance of damage due faulty maintenance is greater than the chance of damage due to no maintenance, say.
How old is Toyota Highlander XLE AWD system?
My 2015 Highlander XLE with 52k miles is completely stock, nothing but scheduled service (except for the external temp sensor that was swapped by the dealer), just threw a CEL and displayed TRAC OFF and Check AWD System on the dash display. I’m the first owner; it’s less than 4 years old.
When to change oil on Toyota Highlander AWD?
Going in for regular oil change at 75,000 miles. Dealer recommends changing differential and transfer case oil now, and wait for auto transmission fluid at 100k miles. None of these have yet been done.
How often do you change Trans fluid in Toyota Highlander?
Obviously the maintenance guide says ‘never’ on the trans fluid (sealed unit etc), unless Special Operating Conditions (towing, car top carrier, heavy loading), then it’s every 60k miles. Differential and transfer case oil is also never unless special conditions, then it’s every 15k miles. Car is driven under normal load conditions, no towing.