Quick answer: you reset the reminder either with the traditional trip-meter method on older Camrys or through the car’s Multi-Information Display (MID) on newer models. The exact steps depend on your year and trim, but both approaches clear the reminder after service; they do not replace maintenance.
The Maintenance Required, Maintenance Due, or oil maintenance light serves as a schedule reminder based on mileage or time. Resetting should be done only after you have completed the scheduled maintenance or intend to acknowledge the upcoming service. Steps can vary by model year and market, so consult your owner's manual for year-specific instructions.
Common reset methods by Camry generation
Manual reset for older Camrys with a traditional odometer
For Camry models that use a classic instrument cluster with a physical trip meter reset knob, this method is widely used.
- Turn the ignition to ON with the engine OFF. (On push-button starts, press the Start button twice without touching the brake to reach ON.)
- Cycle the trip meter until the display shows ODO or TRIP A and the maintenance light is visible.
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Press and hold the trip meter/ODO reset button, then turn the ignition to ON while still holding the button.
- Continue to hold until the maintenance light blinks and goes out, then release.
- Start the engine to verify that the light has been reset.
Resetting with this method clears the reminder in most cases. If the light remains, repeat the steps or consult the owner’s manual for your exact year/model. If in doubt, seek assistance from a dealer or technician.
Reset via multi-information display on newer Camrys
On models equipped with a Multi-Information Display (MID) and steering wheel controls, the reset is done through the vehicle’s digital menus rather than the physical trip meter.
- Turn the ignition to ON (engine off).
- Use the steering wheel controls to access Settings or Maintenance in the MID menu.
- Select Maintenance System, then Reset (or OK) to confirm.
- Some models may prompt you to choose Oil or All maintenance; follow the on-screen prompts to confirm.
- Turn the ignition OFF, then start the engine to verify the light is off.
If you cannot locate the reset option, refer to your year-specific owner’s manual, since menu names and paths can vary by model year and market.
Tips and caveats
- Reset only after the required maintenance has been completed or scheduled; doing so without service can mislead maintenance scheduling.
- In some vehicles, the reset may not erase all service history stored in connected apps or dealer systems; check your service records if needed.
- If the light reappears after reset, there may be an outstanding service issue or a fault in the reminder system; have the vehicle inspected by a qualified technician.
Summary
For most Camrys, resetting the maintenance reminder is straightforward: use the manual trip-meter method on older models, or perform a MID-based reset on newer ones. Always ensure the required maintenance has been completed first, and consult the owner’s manual for your exact year and trim to follow the correct steps. This keeps your maintenance schedule accurate and helps protect your vehicle’s reliability.