What does the yellow wrench on a car mean?

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VonKai
07/30/25 12:55am
The appearance of a wrench on the dashboard is a reminder for vehicle maintenance. Indicator Lights: Various indicator lights on the car dashboard represent different meanings. Car owners should familiarize themselves with the meanings of each indicator light as soon as they get a new car, to prevent faults in advance and avoid improper operations due to misreading the indicator lights during use. Mechanical Hazards: When performing maintenance operations, clear operation signs should be set up to prevent injuries caused by others' misoperations. For example, when starting the car, pay attention to the gear position of the transmission to prevent accidental movement of the car causing injuries.
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