What does a small wrench on the dashboard mean?

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RubyFitz
07/29/25 6:15pm
A small wrench appearing on the dashboard is a reminder that the car needs maintenance. The small wrench indicator in the combination instrument panel is a "maintenance reminder light," designed to alert the driver to perform vehicle maintenance after a certain mileage has been reached. The method to eliminate the "small wrench" symbol is as follows: 1. Insert the key, but only insert it without turning. 2. Hold the operating rod next to the odometer for 5-10 seconds, then turn to power on. 3. After another 5-10 seconds, start the car. This entire process requires continuously holding the operating rod without letting go. The "small wrench" symbol will then be successfully eliminated.
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