How to Operate All Car Lights?
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Methods for operating car lights: 1. Turn the left light control switch forward one notch to activate the parking lights, also known as marker lights. These are used when it's about to get dark to display the vehicle's width and illuminate the dashboard for easier operation. 2. Turn the switch forward two notches to activate the low beams, primarily used for driving in urban areas at night. 3. Push the light control lever forward once to activate the high beams, used for driving on roads outside urban areas at night. When an oncoming vehicle approaches, switch to low beams at least 150 meters away to avoid dazzling the other driver and causing accidents. 4. Lift the light control lever up once to activate the right turn signal, and push it down to the left to activate the left turn signal, used for changing direction. The lever will automatically reset when the vehicle straightens. 5. To alternate between low and high beams, pull the light control lever backward and quickly release it. This has two main purposes: a) To alert oncoming vehicles when driving outside urban areas at night, reminding them to stay in their lane and avoid encroaching; b) To signal the vehicle ahead when preparing to overtake (at night, honking is usually avoided), or to alert vehicles on the opposite side of a curve that a car is about to turn. During the day, this can also be used to warn oncoming vehicles that are encroaching on your lane. 6. Between the dashboard and the front passenger seat, there are two additional light control switches. One is for the fog lights, used when driving in foggy conditions. The other is the hazard warning lights, which, when activated, cause all four turn signals to flash simultaneously. This is used when entering hazardous areas or during adverse weather conditions to alert others to maintain a safe distance and avoid overtaking. Sometimes, convoys will also use these lights when on the road.
When I first got my driver's license, I couldn't tell the difference between various light switches in the car either. Now, after driving a minivan every day to pick up and drop off my kids, I've got it all figured out. The lever on the left side of the steering wheel controls the main lights: turn to the first notch for the position lights (also known as parking lights), the second notch for low beams, push forward for high beams, and pull back to flash the lights. In foggy weather, pay special attention to the button with a fog symbol near the center console—press it to turn on the fog lights. Before parking and turning off the engine, remember to turn the knob on top of the lever to the automatic setting, so the headlights stay on for 30 seconds after locking the car to light your way home. Never use high beams in the city—other drivers will curse at you. My advice is to sit in the car and try all the buttons; it's much more effective than reading the manual.