Does 'on' mean off or on?
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on means on. Here is the relevant introduction to some buttons in the car: 1. "SEL" button: Menu selection confirmation button, usually located on the multifunction steering wheel. 2. "OK" button: It has the same function as the "SEL" button, but some cars use "SEL" while others use "OK". 3. "A/C" button: Compressor switch, the full name is AirCondition, which is the air conditioning cooling switch, because the car air conditioning heating does not use the compressor. 4. "VOL+/-" button: Volume adjustment buttons, VOL is the abbreviation of the word "volume", translated as volume, which can adjust the volume of the car audio. 5. "MUTE" button: Mute button, which can mute with one click. 6. "MODE" button: Mode switching button. 7. "SET" button: On the multifunction steering wheel, it is the cruise control function button.
When it comes to the 'ON' label in cars, I've driven over a dozen models and found that it generally means 'on' or 'activated.' For example, the START/STOP button—when pressed while the engine is off, it powers up the electrical system, referred to as the 'ON' position. The steering wheel heater button labeled 'ON' immediately activates the heating function when pressed. The most obvious example is the light stalk—turning it to 'ON' turns the headlights on. However, hybrid owners should note: the 'ON' on the powertrain mode switch forces the engine to start, which differs from the usual on/off logic. An 'ON' indicator on the dashboard means the corresponding system is active—for instance, seeing '4WD ON' in snowy conditions confirms the four-wheel-drive system is engaged. Car labels can indeed be confusing, but a simple rule applies: if you see 'ON' on a button or screen, it’s most likely in the 'on' state.
