What does the wrench symbol on the car dashboard indicate?

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The appearance of a wrench symbol on the car dashboard indicates that the vehicle is due for maintenance, not that there is a malfunction. When the vehicle leaves the factory, the manufacturer sets a parameter so that when a certain mileage is reached, the small wrench symbol appears to remind the owner that maintenance is required. Typically, the maintenance interval is every 5,000 to 8,000 kilometers driven, and the factory-set interval is usually slightly longer than 8,000 kilometers. If this symbol appears even after normal maintenance, it can be manually reset by following these steps: 1. Insert the key, but do not turn it; 2. Press and hold the trip meter reset button for 5 to 10 seconds, then turn the key to the "ON" position; 3. After another 5 to 10 seconds, start the engine while continuing to hold the reset button. Following these steps should clear the wrench symbol. If it does not clear, repeat the process a few more times.