What Does the Lexus Maintenance Required Light Mean?
Maintenance
Your safety while on the roads is essential and while an illuminated ‘Lexus Maintenance Required’ may trigger concern, it is a very helpful warning sign to remind you of your needed service.
When your dashboard has been graced with the ‘Lexus Maintenance Required’ warning light, it means that your vehicle is due for an oil change, tire rotation, or other routine maintenance tasks. Raising awareness, this brightened dashboard light keeps you on top of your routine maintenance, and more importantly, keeps your Lexus safe and reliable.
Our Lexus service team is here to help service your vehicle and get you back on the road. Learn more about the routine Lexus maintenance services.
What Services Do I Need When My My Lexus Maintenance Required Light is On?
For all Lexus models, the recommended maintenance interval to follow is scheduling a service appointment every 5,000 miles. Your Lexus Maintenance Required light may trigger anywhere from 3,500 to 5,000 miles since your car was last serviced as a friendly reminder to not put off maintaining your luxury vehicle. The services your Lexus sedan or SUV may need are as follows:
- Oil change and oil filter change
- Tire rotation
- Fluid inspection and fluid adjustment
- Multi-point inspection
Our Lexus service technicians are trained and certified for all repair, inspection, and maintenance needs and offer great benefits to the condition of your Lexus model.
Understanding the Evolution of Lexus Maintenance Costs
The cost of maintaining your Lexus can fluctuate as the vehicle ages, and your place on the timeline of ownership plays a crucial role in this variance. Initially, new Lexus owners benefit from complimentary maintenance services that cover the first two scheduled visits. These typically occur at the 6-month/5,000-mile and 12-month/10,000-mile milestones, ensuring that early service needs are met without additional cost.
What Happens After the Initial Free Services?- Age and Mileage: As your vehicle ages or accrues more miles, maintenance needs may become more frequent.
- Routine Services: Regular tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, and inspections become essentials that include their own costs.
- Unexpected Repairs: Over time, parts may wear out or require replacement due to unforeseen issues, which could increase your expenses.
- Regular Check-ups: Sticking to a consistent maintenance schedule can prevent costly repairs down the line.
- Extended Warranties: Consider acquiring an extended warranty for potential savings on significant repairs.
- Service Packages: Some dealerships offer service packages at a fixed rate, which can help in managing costs over time.
By understanding these elements, you can better anticipate the changing costs of maintaining your Lexus and plan a budget that accommodates your vehicle's evolving needs.
How Do I Reset the Lexus Maintenance Light?
When your vehicle has been fully serviced, our technician will reset the Lexus maintenance light, but for your convenience or if the light is still after, the steps to reset your light are as follows:
- Start the car.
- Change the odometer/trip display to “ODO” mode or “TRIP A” mode, depending on the layout of your Lexus.
- Turn the car off.
- Press and hold the “Trip Meter Reset” button while switching the ignition on.
- The maintenance light should blink, go solid, and then turn off.
- Take your finger off the “Trip Meter Reset” button.
- Turn off the car.
- Start the car again to make sure the light stays off.
Schedule Service in Edison Township
When your ‘Lexus Maintenance Required’ light has illuminated or if you are experiencing any issues with your Lexus, we welcome you to schedule your service appointment online with our service team at Lexus of Edison.
Every new Lexus comes with the first and second scheduled complimentary maintenance. These services are provided at 6months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles, whichever comes first. To add more value to your visit, we offer Lexus service specials to benefit your time here with us.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our team. Serving the Staten Island and Monroe Township areas, we are more than happy to help you!
The Service Department at Lexus of Edison will be Closed on Labor Day
| Monday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| The Service Department at Lexus of Edison will be Closed on Labor Day | |
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