What does the wrench symbol on the vehicle dashboard mean?

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Gretchen
07/30/25 9:11am
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.
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