What to Do When a Wrench Symbol Appears on the Dashboard?

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OliveMarie
07/24/25 4:18pm
The method to eliminate the wrench symbol appearing on the car dashboard is as follows: 1. Turn off the engine, press and hold the short-distance counter reset button below the tachometer. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then release the reset button. 3. Pull out the minute button on the clock, turn the minute button to the right, and the mileage display will appear on the screen. 4. Turn off the engine to reset the reminder message. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Information about the wrench symbol on the car dashboard is as follows: 1. The appearance of a wrench on the dashboard is a maintenance reminder symbol, indicating that the vehicle needs servicing. 2. After maintenance is completed, the service staff at the 4S store can reset the maintenance mileage to zero through the setup program.
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