2014 Scion tC

The 2014 Scion tC maintenance light comes on and stays on after 5000 miles from the last oil change.  It is illuminated on the instrument cluster as MAINT REQD.   To reset the 2014 Scion tC maintenance light you can follow these instructions after an oil change service:

2014 Scion tC MAINT REQD Light

1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting the engine).
2. Select trip meter A reading by using the trip meter button and then turn the ignition off.
3. While pressing the trip meter reset button, turn the ignition switch to run (one position before starting the engine).
4. Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter displays "000000".
5. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

Servicing this vehicle is fairly straightforward with the engine oil pan, oil filter, air filter, and cabin filter accessible. You can use your preferred filter brand or OEM products, for the purposes of this post, the following FRAM filters are used on this vehicle at the time of writing:

For oil specifications for North American vehicles the following excerpt is the recommended oil and quantity for this vehicle:

For further technical specifications on this vehcile the owner's manual is the best source. You can access your owner's manual via your national Toyota landing page.

2014 Scion iQ

The 2014 Scion iQ maintenance required light comes on when the vehicle is coming due or past due for an oil change service.  To reset the 2014 Scion iQ maintenance required light, follow these instructions:

1. With the engine running switch the display to trip metre A. Turn the engine off.
2. While pressing the MODE button, turn the engine switch to the ON position (do not start the engine or the reset process will be cancelled). Continue to press and hold the button until the trip metre displays "000000".
3. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

Maintenance Required

Filter Specification

The oil change on this vehicle is fairly straightforward with the oil pan and oil filter fairly accessible. The following FRAM filters are used on this vehicle:

Oil Specification

The oil specs for this vehicle have been taken directly from the owner's manual. More details around oil, torque, tires, and specifications can be referenced in the owner's manual.

1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info”.
3. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to access the ”Oil Life” screen.
4. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select “Reset”, then press and release the Right arrow button to select reset of the Oil Life to 100%.
5. Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen.
6. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to veirfy the indicator has been reset.

1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. With the wrench symbol and distance to oil change displayed press the TRIP button for 3 seconds until the wrench symbol and display flash. Release when flashing begins.
3. Wait until the display returns to oil display status which means the light has been reset.
4. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.