What Does the Lexus Maintenance Required Light Mean?

If you drive a Lexus in Lawrenceville, you may have noticed a new symbol lighting up on your dashboard, which is the Lexus maintenance light. If you’re wondering, “What does the Lexus Maintenance Required light mean, and what should you do about it?” keep reading. The Lexus Maintenance Required light comes on automatically about every 3,500 to 5,000. It likely doesn’t mean anything is wrong with your Lexus, and that it is just time to schedule Lexus maintenance at Haldeman Lexus of Princeton. 

What Lexus Maintenance is Needed?

When your Lexus maintenance light illuminates as you drive around Princeton, NJ, you typically need your 5,000-mile service. It includes basic maintenance checks, such as:

• Tire rotation
• Engine oil change
• Filter change
• Fluid inspection
• Multi-point inspection
• Fluid adjustment

Still, you might need other services too. It depends on your particular model. You can always call and talk with a service advisor to find out what your Lexus needs.

What is the Lexus Maintenance Cost?

Typically, Lexus maintenance costs anywhere between $75 to $135, but be sure to check your warranty to see if it’s covered! New Lexus vehicles include complimentary maintenance for the first and second scheduled maintenance appointments. This usually happens around six months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles. 

How to Reset Lexus Maintenance Light

If you need to reset the Lexus maintenance light before heading back out on Hamilton, NJ roads, it’s easy. Just follow the steps below:

• Turn on your engine.
• Change your Odometer/Trip Display to ODO mode or TRIP A mode. 
• Turn off the ignition switch.
• Hold the Trip Meter Reset button while simultaneously turning back on the ignition switch.
• Wait a moment for the maintenance light to blink, become solid, and then turn off.
• Release the Trip Meter Reset button.
• Turn the ignition switch off again.
• Turn the ignition switch back on, and check to see if the Lexus Maintenance Light goes out.

Schedule Lexus Maintenance with Haldeman Lexus of Princeton Today

Contact our service center or parts department if you need assistance with Lexus maintenance or need any Lexus parts. We are always happy to answer your questions. So, check our service specials and reach out to us today!