Hello,
I have changed oil and filter for my hybrid. When I tried to follow the instruction listed on the owner's manual to re-set the maintenance computer, it did not work. Can anyone advise me how to get it work. Thanks.

Is this what you did to reset the maintenance reminder?

If this is what you did you may want to try it again...I also believe you have to hold the knob down prior to turning the car to the ON position. Hope this helps.

Thank you for your advice. I have finally reseted the maintenance computer. The first step is to set it to Trip A and turn off the power. Then hold the knob down for more than 5 seconds while turning the power on with the foot on the brake. Wait until the word "Complete" shows up before releasing the holding down on the knob.

What a pain in the rear! Why don't they remind us of something more than an interval. Idiot lights are designed by idiots.

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid base Jasper Pearl -- I cannot seem to get that Average Mileage log to display here: 35.9 MPG as of 4/2008

Do you know if this "resetting" is only needed for the TCH or does it need to be done on the regular gas engine Camrys as well after an oil change?

The reason why I ask is because I bought a 2007 Camry SE the other day. The finance guy handling our papers tried pushing the extended service warranty (which I did not buy), and told my wife and I that since most cars are controlled electronically now....even oil changes need to be done by the dealer or else it would void our warranty. He said that oil changes require some sort of computer hooked up to the Camry to do some diagnostics or resetting.

I've been doing oil changes and the easier self-maintenance items that can be done at home since I began driving back in high school, so this came as quite a shock to me.

Was he just blowing smoke or was he correct?

I cannot see what would need to be reset on the gas engine camrys along with an engine oil change....

Anyone got ideas?

Thanks

Khanh

The dealer is blowing smoke up your butt and yes I believe you need to reset the maintenance reminder on your vehicle. The owners manual should explain how to do it...

Congrats on the purchase.

Ditto. That's why they're called "Lie-nance Managers!" Actually, it's a piece of cake to reset. You just have to wait for the actual reminder message to appear on the TCH, then you can reset it. Doing it early will not reset the system as I found out. Right at 5000 mi start-up in my driveway, the message appeared like clockwork.

No Toyota computer or OBDII device needed to clear the message from memory. Other programmable features, yes... but this system, no. I still cannot believe that managers are spouting that kind of lie. Just keep an organized record of your labor (spreadsheet) and all parts receipts for any warranty coverage issue that may rarely pop-up. Federal law affords consumers the right to service ANY new vehicle at ANY qualified mechanic or by a competant consumer. Dealers don't like to loose revenue, so they scare you to the bones.... jeez... someone report that fool Lie-nance manager please!!!

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid base Jasper Pearl -- I cannot seem to get that Average Mileage log to display here: 35.9 MPG as of 4/2008

So the "reminder message" actually does appear (at 5K miles), but it CAN be reset...correct?

I tend to do my oil changes well before 5K miles (right at around 3K miles). It sounds like I can continue to do this without resetting anything until the actual "reminder message" light comes up. Does it come up every 5K miles as a reminder to change your oil?

Thanks for your input.

Regards,
Khanh

Yes and yes. That is all correct. Follow the above-stated instructions. Thanks to the poster! Just remember to keep careful records of ALL your work no matter how minor it is. I log in my spreadsheet when blades are replaced. Keep all receipts too until the car is sold. I changed mine too at 3K to Mobile1 and then the message came on at 5K.

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid base Jasper Pearl -- I cannot seem to get that Average Mileage log to display here: 35.9 MPG as of 4/2008

My 2004 Camry XLE has similar setting. I just hold down the trip odometer reset button for 5 seconds while the tota miles odometer is displaying to turn off the Service light.