What does the wrench on the dashboard mean?

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StephanieMarie
07/30/25 12:22am
The appearance of a wrench on the dashboard refers to the maintenance indicator light, which does not indicate a vehicle malfunction but serves as a reminder for the owner to perform vehicle maintenance—a very user-friendly design. Below is an introduction to the maintenance indicator light: 1. The wrench typically appears during the self-check each time the car is started. The purpose of the maintenance indicator light is to remind the owner to perform vehicle maintenance after a certain mileage has been driven. It's important to note that different vehicle models have different preset maintenance intervals, so always refer to the vehicle's user manual for specifics. After maintenance is completed, the technician will reset the maintenance light to zero through a setting procedure. 2. Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the vehicle, also known as vehicle upkeep. Modern car maintenance mainly includes the maintenance scope of the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, etc.
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