You really pissed it off ha ha!

Be interested in the resolution... if that is solely you not getting gas in "time", that is not a great feature...

 

Like an Olympic hurdler in first place tripping over the last hurdle and losing the gold. SMH
I'll post once I find one, but yes... I definitely ran out of time.

 

You can read and/or reset the codes with an OBD code reader. They can be had for under $50. The major chain auto parts stores can also read the codes, but I do not think they will reset the codes.

 

yeah, but you should not be REQUIRED to get a reader because you did not fill the tank soon enough for the Toyota software!

 

The stupid thing should reset... so as I said, will wait to see what actually happened when he goes to the stealership

 

There are many different types of OBD2 codes. The car ECM will interpret the code and display a simple warning, or it may display a much harsher command (like shut down the engine now). in general, most warning messages (like you got) are transient and will reset after a specific number of on/off ignition cycles.

 

I think that’s what happened. This morning the check engine light is off

 

I have a code reader for my Prime and my other cars. They work great for reading and clearing these nuisance codes.

 

Go to AutoZone. Use their odbc reader and reset the codes. Or get a Carista from amazon.com and do it your self. The Torque app works great with Carista.

Never tell the dealership you did this intentionally.

 

I agree. I’m still in my free maintenance contract. I’m sure they’ll use any excuse to charge me.

 

It should reset itself after about 100 miles and if not you might have to go to dealer or a shop.

 

Official update….
As some of you mentioned, the computer reset itself. I have about 173 miles on the trip odometer. This morning the check engine light is off.

thanks for all the feedback!

 

My personal record on "empty" is 72 miles (and I feel like I could have gone up to 80) but didn't experience this kind of issue (my Prime is a '22 XSE). I did have a 1gal can of gas in the car with me as a safety blanket though.

 

Makes sense. Since I didn't refill the tank with 15 gallons, there must have been a half gallon in there to play with. Maybe with the driving and fuel sloshing around, the pump picked up some air and caused a misfire. 72 is definitely pushing it, but doable under the right conditions....mathematically speaking.

 

i did ran out of gas too not intentionally. made it to gas station with 1 mile ev left, it was a close one. no check engine light on. i can get about 60-70 miles on highway after the guage goes to ---. driving the right way def adds miles. good luck everyone!

 

If you have a scanner then you can read the Diagnostic Trouble code that is stored in the history section. The code will tell you the reason why the check engine light came on if you are interested. Otherwise it will eventually be cleared.

 

Would it be too paranoid to think that our trustworthy R4Ps transmit these error codes to The Mothership for the "training and quality purposes"?

 

If you allow Service Connect, the data is probably transmitted to the servers and then to the dealer that you selected. Other things that are sent to the dealer include maintenance needed soon (about every 5K miles) along with the current mileage. I don't know if all error codes are sent or whether it is selected error codes. Most of the dealers that I have dealt with do not do much with the information. However, it has been posted here by some that their dealer has contacted them when an error comes up. I don't remember whether the Service Connect disclaimer also allows Toyota itself to use the data, but I would not be surprised if they did.