How to Remove the Wrench Symbol on the 10th Generation Accord?
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The appearance of the wrench symbol on the 10th-generation Accord is a maintenance reminder, indicating that the vehicle is approaching or has exceeded the recommended maintenance mileage. Visiting a 4S shop for maintenance as soon as possible will remove the symbol. Here are some related details: 1. The wrench symbol is not a standard feature on all vehicles; it only appears on models equipped with this function. After maintenance, the symbol can be cleared by technicians at the 4S shop or repair shop, or you can do it yourself, though the method may vary by model. 2. The 10th-generation Accord significantly enhances driving comfort, featuring standard equipment such as an electric sunroof, one-touch start, smart key, remote engine start, engine energy-saving auto start-stop system, 7-inch smart screen connectivity system, dual-zone independent automatic air conditioning, and a rear center armrest with dual cup holders.
Last time my tenth-generation Accord also displayed the wrench symbol, which was a reminder for maintenance. The reset method is quite simple: first, start the vehicle to the ON position without igniting, then use the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel to navigate to the settings menu. Select vehicle settings, find the maintenance info reset option, and confirm. I've tried it myself three times, and it worked every time—the whole process takes less than two minutes. If you're not familiar with the steering wheel buttons, there's another old-school method: press and hold the TRIP button for ten seconds before releasing. However, keep in mind that after resetting the symbol, you must actually change the oil and filter. Otherwise, the system will continue counting. Last time, I reset it and drove 800 kilometers before servicing, and the next reminder appeared earlier than expected. These car systems have excellent memory—you can't fool them.
I was startled by the wrench symbol when I first drove my Accord, but now I know it's just the maintenance reminder light. The reset process involves five steps: turn the key to the ON position without starting the engine, use the right steering wheel control button to select the instrument panel settings, navigate to the secondary menu to find the vehicle settings option, select maintenance reset and confirm execution, and finally turn off and restart the car to clear it. When I did it myself, I found that you need to patiently browse through the menu levels—pressing the left directional button three times to find the reset option. If the reset fails, you can try disconnecting the negative battery terminal for five minutes, but remember to back up the window settings first. Actually, the dealership resets it after every maintenance service, but learning to do it yourself is more convenient since a trip to the dealership takes half a day and costs several hundred in labor fees.
