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What does the warning light with a car and a spanner mean in the Vauxhall Astra and how to reset it?

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years 2004-2010
Part: Key

If the warning light depicting a car and a spanner has illuminated on the dashboard of your Vauxhall Astra, it means it is time for a service, having reached the relevant interval in time or distance. Once this is done, you can manually reset the warning light by following the procedure shown in this tutorial. First, enter the cabin, then insert the key but leave it in the initial position. Next, press the button on the dashboard, turn on the ignition simultaneously, and keep the button pressed until the interval is fully reset.

Updated on 1 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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