What does the small wrench icon on the car dashboard mean?
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The small wrench indicator light on the dashboard is the "maintenance reminder light," indicating that the car requires servicing. Here is relevant information about car maintenance: 1. Car maintenance refers to the periodic preventive work of inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the vehicle, also known as vehicle servicing. 2. Modern car maintenance mainly includes servicing for the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, etc. 3. The purpose of car maintenance is to keep the vehicle clean and tidy, maintain normal technical conditions, eliminate potential hazards, prevent faults, slow down the deterioration process, and extend the service life.
Don't panic when you see the wrench icon pop up on your dashboard—it's just your car's way of saying it's time for maintenance! Like when mine suddenly lit up during a drive, I quickly checked the manual and realized it was a mileage-based system reminder. Different automakers have varying schedules: German brands like Volkswagen trigger it every 15,000 km or annually, while Peugeot Citroën nudges you sooner at 6-month intervals. American manufacturers like Ford factor in oil life monitoring data. Resetting it yourself is straightforward—Toyota requires holding the ODO button to reboot, whereas Honda needs steering wheel controls to access the reset menu. But if the check engine light accompanies it, don't dismiss it as routine—head straight to a workshop for diagnostics.
