What does the wrench symbol on the car mean?
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The wrench symbol is a maintenance reminder indicator for the vehicle, indicating that the car is approaching or has exceeded the recommended maintenance mileage. It is advisable to visit a 4S shop for maintenance as soon as possible. After maintenance is completed, the 4S shop or repair shop will reset the maintenance light to zero; otherwise, the indicator light will remain on even after maintenance. Different car models from various manufacturers have different maintenance intervals, which should be confirmed in the vehicle's user manual. There are two ways to display maintenance reminders, as follows: 1. After the vehicle is serviced at a 4S shop or repair shop, a semi-transparent maintenance reminder sticker is placed in an inconspicuous area of the car, showing the next maintenance mileage and time, whichever comes first. 2. The vehicle has a built-in maintenance reminder system. After maintenance, you can manually set the mileage and time, and the maintenance reminder will appear on the dashboard when the set values are reached. Vehicles with an onboard computer will display text, while those without may only show a small wrench symbol.
I've been driving for many years and have seen that wrench symbol on the dashboard several times. It usually reminds you to get maintenance done, like an oil change or brake pad inspection. If you ignore it, the engine might overheat or wear out faster, just like last time when I delayed going to the repair shop for a month, and the car started making a lot of noise. Luckily, the mechanic said replacing the oil filter fixed it. Now, I regularly check the odometer—most cars are set to remind you every 5,000 to 10,000 kilometers. Remember, don’t procrastinate, or small issues could turn into major repairs. Just schedule a professional check-up to save yourself the hassle.
