What does the wrench symbol on the display mean?

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AnastasiaMarie
07/29/25 11:27pm
A wrench symbol appearing on your car's display is a maintenance mileage reminder. It indicates that the vehicle has reached the preset mileage requiring service, and you should schedule maintenance as soon as possible. Maintenance reminder interval: The maintenance cycle is pre-programmed during vehicle manufacturing. The "small wrench" symbol will periodically appear after certain mileage intervals to remind drivers for timely service. Typically, maintenance is recommended every 5,000-8,000 kilometers, though factory settings often extend beyond 8,000 kilometers. Meaning of the wrench symbol: The "small wrench" on your dashboard doesn't indicate any vehicle malfunction - it's purely a maintenance indicator.
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