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Reset oil change flashing light

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Hal W, Feb 18, 2011.

  1. Hal W

    Hal W New Member

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    How to reset oil change flashing light on 2006 Canadian G11:confused:.I tried what is said in the manual, but still flashes for about 12 sec. Apparently it will stay on steady if not reset soon? I go to ignition on only and hold odometer down for 5 sec.. It does not reset. Help!!! Hal
     
    #1 Hal W, Feb 18, 2011
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Hold the ODO button down and push the Start button to go into READY. Continue to hold the ODO button down. The odometer will change to all dashes and slowly go out one ant a time. Then the odometer will display the correct odometer reading. Now you can release the ODO button and the Maint. Req. light will be off until the next time an oil change is needed (about 5000 miles).
     
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    I didn't think we Canadians got the maintenance light... pretty sure I don't have it... at least I've never seen it.
     
    #3 BAllanJ, Feb 18, 2011
  4. Hal W

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    I think it is a red oil pitcher with a wrench on it. The car is not here at the moment, so I'm only saying this from memory, so I hope I described it correctly?Hal
     
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    Pardon me, the flashing light is a red car with a wrench on it. Hal
     
    #5 Hal W, Feb 18, 2011
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    How about posting a photo? I also do not believe that Canadian vehicles have the MAINT REQD light (which is driven by the 5K mile odometer timer.)
     
    #6 Patrick Wong, Feb 18, 2011
  7. Hal W

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    I cannot find a picture of it in the manual. I have never posted a picture before. I will try and figure how to do this. Hal
     
    #7 Hal W, Feb 18, 2011
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    I know my 08 does not give any indications when it's time to change the oil. I thought it did but I did the last oil change myself at the 8,000 km interval mark. No indication, and I've driven another 2,000 km since then.
     
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    False alarm Fellows. What I'm seeing is the immobilizer system is active. Sorry , Hal
     
    #9 Hal W, Feb 19, 2011
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Time for new glasses...
     
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    Yes I agree! Thanks for trying to help me and my 60's moment. Hal
     
    #11 Hal W, Feb 19, 2011
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