How to Reset the Wrench Light on the Mazda3 Axela?
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The method to reset the wrench light on the Mazda3 Axela is as follows: 1. First, press the one-touch start button of the Mazda3 Axela. 2. Then press the INFO button on the left side of the multifunction steering wheel, followed by the SET button on the right side of the steering wheel. 3. At this point, the central LCD screen will display the vehicle maintenance information. 4. Finally, press the OFF button at the lower right of the steering wheel, and the wrench light will be reset. This will clear the wrench indicator light. More details are as follows: 1. The wrench-shaped light is called the maintenance reminder light, alerting the owner that maintenance is due. The vehicle is preset to remind the owner to change the oil and perform maintenance after reaching a certain mileage. After changing the oil, the reminder needs to be reset. Typically, mechanics at service centers will assist in resetting it to prepare for the next maintenance count. If not reset, the mileage of your maintenance will not be recorded. 2. The first maintenance interval for the Mazda3 Axela is 5,000 kilometers, with the first service being free. The main maintenance items include oil change, oil filter replacement, and routine inspections. It is important to note that the first service requires bringing the vehicle's registration certificate or certificate of conformity, as well as the quality warranty manual.
Last time I went to the 4S shop for maintenance, I specifically asked the technician about the small wrench icon on the Mazda3's dashboard—it's a maintenance reminder light. The easiest way is to have the mechanic clear the code with a computer after maintenance; they can do it in about 30 seconds by plugging in the diagnostic tool. If you want to do it yourself, first don't press the brake pedal and press the start button twice to power on. Wait for the instrument panel to complete its self-check, then locate the TRIP knob and hold it down for about ten seconds until the wrench icon flashes a few times and disappears. The key is not to rush to start the engine—make sure the instrument panel displays the ODO total mileage during the operation. I've encountered situations where the icon reappeared after driving 5,000 kilometers post-clearing, which means it's reminding you to change the engine oil.
I’ve encountered the small wrench warning light three times while driving my Mazda3 Axela and figured out two manual methods to clear the code. Method 1: With the ignition on but the engine off, press and hold the TRIP button at the lower right of the instrument cluster until the odometer starts flashing, then release. Method 2 (less common): Simultaneously press the AC button and the front defroster button, then turn on the ignition. When the wrench light flashes and disappears, press the fan speed decrease button to confirm. Key points: Ensure the battery voltage is stable, and it’s best to turn off the audio and AC during the operation. Last time, my neighbor failed because the auto start-stop was active. After clearing the code, remember to reset the maintenance mileage counter so the reminder will reappear at the next 5,000 km interval.
My friend who just bought a used Axela also had trouble with the wrench light. Actually, this is Mazda's maintenance reminder system, preset by the manufacturer to pop up every 5,000 km. The core steps to reset it are just two: power on until all dashboard lights are illuminated (without starting the engine), then hold the TRIP button for ten seconds. A critical detail many overlook - you must see the ODO total mileage interface before pressing. If it displays remaining range or fuel consumption data, the reset will fail. Once during heavy rain, the operation kept aborting - later we discovered the steering wheel buttons were accidentally switching the dashboard display pages.
