What does the wrench symbol on the vehicle dashboard mean?
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The wrench symbol appearing on the dashboard is a maintenance indicator light, not a fault indicator. It serves to remind the vehicle owner that maintenance is required. Here are specific details about the maintenance indicator light: 1. The wrench symbol typically appears during the vehicle's self-check when starting the engine. 2. The purpose of the maintenance indicator light is to remind the owner to perform vehicle maintenance after a certain mileage has been reached. Note that different vehicle models may have different preset maintenance intervals. Additional information: Vehicle maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain components of the vehicle, also known as vehicle servicing.
Last time I was driving, I also encountered the wrench symbol lighting up on the dashboard. This is actually the car's way of sending you a reminder. Generally speaking, it means it's time for maintenance, because the engineers set up a maintenance cycle reminder function when the car left the factory. Every time after maintenance, the technician will reset this reminder using a computer, but if it pops up again right after you've had maintenance, it might have been forgotten to reset. The method to reset this reminder varies among different car brands and models. For example, Volkswagen requires long-pressing the dashboard button, while Buick requires a combination of operating the wiper and the switch. This function is quite considerate, as timely oil changes, brake checks, and tire inspections are crucial for extending your car's lifespan. My neighbor used to ignore this wrench reminder all the time, and ended up with severe engine carbon buildup, costing thousands more in repairs.
