What does the wrench symbol mean when it appears while driving?

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Sheila
07/25/25 12:46pm
The wrench symbol that appears while driving is the maintenance reminder light, which is set by the manufacturer to alert the owner to perform scheduled maintenance at specific mileage intervals. Additional information about the maintenance reminder light is as follows: 1. The vehicle's maintenance cycle is preset at the factory, and the "small wrench" symbol will appear at certain mileage intervals to remind the driver to perform timely maintenance. Typically, the maintenance cycle is every 5,000–8,000 kilometers driven, while the factory-set cycle is usually slightly longer than 8,000 kilometers. 2. The maintenance reminder light is a feature set by the car manufacturer to alert the owner to perform maintenance at specific mileage or time intervals. It appears in the form of a dashboard or screen message or indicator light to remind the owner of scheduled maintenance. 3. Resetting the maintenance reminder light means clearing the alert message after maintenance is completed, essentially resetting the information.
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