Can the car still be driven when the wrench light is on?

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AlanMarie
07/30/25 12:50am
The car can still be driven when the small wrench light is on, but it is necessary to go to the 4S store for maintenance as soon as possible to prevent potential faults in the car. If the car has not been maintained for a long time, some brands of models will display the small wrench light. There is no need to worry about any faults when the small wrench appears; it is just a reminder for the owner to go to the 4S store for maintenance. Below are the relevant details: 1. How much longer can the car be driven with the wrench light on: Because the maintenance reminder cycle is set when the car leaves the factory, the small wrench usually indicates that the car has traveled 5,000 kilometers and needs maintenance. The dashboard settings will remind the owner in advance. Typically, the car maintenance cycle is 5,000 to 8,000 kilometers, so the car can still be driven for 1,000 to 2,000 kilometers. 2. Maintenance cycle: Because car maintenance is determined by time or mileage, whichever comes first will determine the maintenance date, approximately once every six months. 3. How to eliminate the wrench light: After the small wrench appears on the dashboard, but there is no time for maintenance yet, and you don’t want to see the small wrench or the maintenance reminder text on the dashboard, you can reset it yourself. Turn the key to the power-on state, press and hold the button on the dashboard for 10 to 15 seconds without releasing, and the small wrench will be eliminated.
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