These instructions apply to the Lexus IS Mk3 (XE30) 2013-2020. For other models, please choose your vehicle here.
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When the maintenance / service reminder shows on your Lexus IS (2013–2020) — the IS 300h hybrid or the petrol IS 200t/300 — you can clear it yourself after a service. Most cars use the Remote Touch dash menu; cars with the simpler trip display use a button sequence. Here are both.
Before You Start
Reset only after the service is done. Switch the ignition on, not READY (don’t press the brake when you press START).
Method 1 — Cars With the Multimedia Display
- Switch the ignition on (not READY).
- Open MENU > Setup > Vehicle > Maintenance (or ‘Scheduled Maintenance’).
- Select the engine oil / maintenance item and confirm the reset.
Method 2 — Cars With a Trip Display
- Switch the ignition on (don’t press the brake) and press the trip recorder button to select ‘TRIP A’.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Press and hold the trip recorder button, and while holding it, press START twice to switch the ignition on.
- Keep the button held until the display shows ‘000000’ — the reminder is reset.
If the Reminder Won’t Clear
- Hold the trip button the whole time until ‘000000’ shows.
- Stay in ignition-on, not READY — don’t press the brake.
- A separate warning light? A fault stores a code — look it up on autodtcs.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reset the maintenance light on a Lexus IS?
On multimedia cars use MENU > Setup > Vehicle > Maintenance; on trip-display cars hold the trip button while switching on until ‘000000’ shows.
Do I need a diagnostic tool?
No — both methods are owner-doable.
Which method applies to my car?
If your IS has the Remote Touch multimedia screen, use the menu; if it has the simpler trip display, use the button sequence.
The light came back — why?
The reset probably didn’t complete; repeat it carefully.
If another warning light appeared with the service message, our sister site autodtcs.com can help you decode it.
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