How to Turn on High Beam Headlights?
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Method to turn on high beam headlights: 1. Locate the high beam switch on the left-hand control stalk or the light rotary knob on the left side of the steering wheel; 2. Turn on the low beam headlights, then push the control stalk downward (toward the engine direction). At this point, the dashboard will display an indicator, and the high beam headlights will be activated. High beam headlights focus their light parallel to the road, emitting a concentrated and bright beam that can illuminate distant and tall objects. Low beam headlights, on the other hand, emit light in a diverging pattern (between 1x and 2x the focal length), covering a wider area at a shorter distance. The main differences between high beam and low beam headlights are: high beams have a higher angle and longer range, while low beams have a lower angle and shorter range.
That day I was driving my friend's new car and got stuck with this issue too, but later figured it out. Most cars have a control lever on the left side of the steering wheel—push it all the way toward your chest to keep the high beams on, and a blue indicator will light up on the dashboard. Pushing it forward temporarily flashes the high beams, and it automatically springs back when you let go. I’ve encountered an unconventional design—older off-road vehicles had a separate toggle behind the steering wheel; pressing it down turned on the high beams. Remember to switch back to low beams when meeting oncoming traffic, and avoid using high beams when following another car at night, or the rearview mirror of the car ahead can blind you. If you really can’t find it, turn on the lights after starting the car and experiment, but watching the dashboard indicator is the most reliable way.
