Q: What does the service due Warning Light mean?
What does the service due Warning Light mean?
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The service due Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates to remind you that it is time to service your vehicle. When the service due Warning Light appears, it does not mean that anything is wrong with your vehicle; the light is programmed to come on after a certain distance, to remind you to have your car serviced. Tips After having your car serviced, you will need to reset the service due Warning Light.
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