What does the 'service' light on the car mean?

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TeaganFitz
07/29/25 10:03am
The 'service' light on the car is a maintenance reminder indicator. When this light illuminates, it alerts the driver that the vehicle requires inspection or replacement of certain worn parts. It is recommended that the owner performs maintenance within the specified intervals, which are typically set at 5,000, 7,500, or 10,000 kilometers. The car dashboard features various indicator or warning lights, including the coolant level warning light, fuel level indicator, washer fluid level indicator, charging system indicator, high/low beam indicator, transmission gear position indicator, anti-lock braking system (ABS) indicator, traction control indicator, and airbag (SRS) warning light, among others.
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