How to reset the maintenance wrench light on Chery Arrizo 5?
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The "wrench" icon displayed on the dashboard of the Chery Arrizo 5 is a maintenance reminder, alerting the driver that the vehicle requires timely servicing. If maintenance is not completed, this indicator will illuminate. The method to reset this warning light is as follows: 1. Turn off the ignition switch; 2. Press and hold the adjustment rod located at the lower right corner of the instrument panel; 3. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position; 4. After approximately 5 seconds with the ignition on, the maintenance light will extinguish, at which point you can release the adjustment rod. After vehicle maintenance, it is essential to reset the maintenance counter. Failure to do so may result in inaccurate tracking of new component usage time during subsequent part replacements.
After my last maintenance, the wrench warning light was still on, so I tried a DIY method. First, completely turn off the car and remove the key. Find the small button on the right side of the dashboard, press and hold it firmly. Then insert the key and turn it to the power-on position (without starting the engine), continue holding for about ten seconds, and the wrench light will disappear. This method works for my 2017 Chery Arrizo 5. Remember to do this step after maintenance, otherwise, the next reminder won’t be accurate. Some car owners mentioned that newer models might require a different method, like pressing the accelerator three times, but I haven’t tried it. Doing it yourself saves the hassle of visiting the 4S shop, but if it doesn’t work, it’s still recommended to seek professional help.
Having worked on cars for so many years, I've handled the Arrizo 5's wrench reset dozens of times. The key is to check the model year: For older models, hold the right button on the dashboard after turning off the engine, then power on without starting and keep pressing to clear it. Newer models might require turning the ignition to the ON position, pressing the accelerator pedal to the floor three times in a row, and then turning off the power. Before performing the reset, make sure maintenance has just been completed; otherwise, disrupting the maintenance cycle can harm the engine. Although the reset process is simple, for new cars with full LCD instrument clusters, it's recommended to use a dedicated diagnostic scanner to completely clear the fault codes. If the wrench icon remains after maintenance, first check the fuses and wiring. Most reset failures occur because the system didn't recognize the maintenance operation.
