What does the yellow wrench on the dashboard indicate?

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SanLucy
07/29/25 11:59am
The yellow wrench is a maintenance indicator for the vehicle. When it appears on the dashboard, it serves as a reminder for the driver to perform timely maintenance. After each maintenance service, this icon needs to be manually reset. If forgotten, the icon will continue to display even after maintenance has been performed. Not all vehicles display the small wrench symbol; some may show a yellow oil can icon instead, which also indicates that the vehicle requires maintenance. When the yellow wrench light illuminates, the owner should visit a 4S dealership for vehicle maintenance. The maintenance intervals vary depending on the vehicle model and manufacturer, so it's best to refer to the vehicle's user manual. After maintenance is completed, there is a reset procedure that needs to be followed to clear the maintenance light. Maintenance mileage reminder cycle: The maintenance cycle is preset when the vehicle leaves the factory, so the "small wrench" will appear at certain mileage intervals to remind the driver to perform maintenance. Typically, the maintenance cycle is every 5,000–8,000 kilometers driven, although the factory-set interval is usually longer than 8,000 kilometers.
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