What Does the Lexus Maintenance Required Light Mean?

You’ve got a great vehicle in your Aurora garage if it’s a Lexus sedan, coupe, or SUV. Every once in a while, you’ll need to bring in your Lexus for regular service and maintenance to keep it in top shape.

If you’ve noticed a new symbol glowing on your dashboard, you might be wondering just what does the “Lexus Maintenance Required” light mean and what should I do? The Lexus Maintenance Required light reminds drivers it’s time to bring their Lexus in for service. The light pops on automatically around 3,500 to 5,000 miles of Castle Rock travels. 

While it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with your Lexus parts, it does mean that you should start thinking about your 5,000-mile service. Find out a little more about the Lexus maintenance cost and more with the experts at Lexus of Greenwood Village.

What Lexus Service Do I Need?

When your Lexus Maintenance Required light pops on, usually it indicates that you need a 5,000-mile service. This includes basic maintenance like: 

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

However, you might need other services as well depending on your particular model. Feel free to ask our technicians for advice! You can also look in your Lexus owner’s manual to see what service your vehicle requires.

What is the Lexus Maintenance Cost?

While the typical Lexus maintenance cost may range anywhere from $75 to $135, be sure to check your warranty! Some parts may be covered by the vehicle warranty. Also, your new Lexus vehicle includes complimentary maintenance for your first and second scheduled maintenance services, usually at 6 months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles. 

Keep in mind that after many miles down Parker roads, you’ll also need to factor in services like timing belt repairs, serpentine belt replacements, and ignition tune-ups into the Lexus maintenance cost over the years.

Can I Reset the Lexus Maintenance Light?

If you’ve scheduled your service and you’re ready to go, you might wonder, “Can I reset the Lexus maintenance light?” Yes, you can! The trick is to make sure you actually take care of the needed maintenance first!

Follow these instructions to reset the Lexus maintenance light:

1. Turn on your engine.
2. Flip your odometer/trip display to ODO mode or TRIP A mode, depending on the model.
3. Turn the ignition switch off.
4. Hold the trip meter reset button while turning the ignition switch back on.
5. Wait for the maintenance light to blink, turn solid, and then turn off.
6. Let go of the trip meter reset button.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the off position.
8. Turn the ignition switch back on and make sure the Lexus Maintenance Required light goes out.

If this doesn’t work, feel free to schedule service with our team!

Schedule Your Service Today with Lexus of Greenwood Village

If you need any help with Lexus maintenance or Lexus parts, feel free to contact our service department for more information. We can help you estimate your Lexus maintenance cost. You could also save some money with our service specials. We’re happy to help in any way we can!