What does the wrench symbol on a car indicate?
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When a wrench symbol appears on your car, it is a maintenance reminder indicator, signaling that the vehicle is due for service. This is typically a feature set by manufacturers to alert owners to perform scheduled maintenance based on mileage. The purpose of the maintenance indicator is to notify the driver to service the vehicle after it has been driven a certain distance. The maintenance reminder is part of the car's built-in system, which resets the mileage and time counters after each service. These counters can be customized; for example, they can be set to 10,000 kilometers. When the car reaches this mileage, the maintenance reminder will appear on the dashboard. Vehicles equipped with an onboard computer may display a text message, while those without might only show a "small wrench" symbol. Different manufacturers set varying maintenance intervals, so the exact timing for the wrench symbol to appear should be checked in the vehicle's user manual. After servicing, a technician will reset the maintenance light using a specific procedure. Steps to reset the reminder: Insert the key into the ignition, but do not turn it. Hold down the trip meter reset button for 5 to 10 seconds, then turn the ignition to the "on" position. Wait another 5 to 10 seconds, then start the engine. Keep holding the reset button throughout this process. Following these steps should clear the wrench symbol. If it remains, repeat the process a few times.