How to Turn on the Fog Lights of a Corolla?
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The fog light switch of the Corolla is located on the inner side of the control lever and is operated by rotation. Turn it upwards once to turn on the front fog lights, and turn it twice to the rear fog light position, which turns on both the front and rear fog lights simultaneously, and vice versa to turn them off. Here are some related details: 1. After turning on the parking lights, you can turn on the fog lights. The front fog lights can be turned on individually, while the rear fog lights can only be turned on together with the front fog lights and cannot be turned on individually. 2. You can check whether the fog lights are on by looking at the icons on the dashboard. As long as you see the front and rear fog light indicators on the dashboard light up, you can confirm that the corresponding fog lights are on. Additionally, when encountering foggy weather, avoid turning on the high beams because fog reflects light, and the high beams will reflect back into the car, reducing the driver's visibility. 3. However, Corolla owners should note that although fog lights help make the vehicle or pedestrians more visible, this does not mean they can be used at any time, especially when both front and rear fog lights are on. Fog lights are brighter than regular lights and have strong scattering. If they are turned on unnecessarily, they will only interfere with the vision of other drivers, especially those of oncoming vehicles, and may cause accidents. Therefore, traffic regulations in many countries clearly stipulate that fog lights are prohibited from being turned on when visibility is good.
I remember being quite confused the first time I turned on the Corolla's fog lights. Driving in foggy weather really requires extra caution. Generally, the fog light switch on a Corolla is located on the lighting control stalk to the left of the steering wheel. After starting the car, first rotate the stalk to the low beam position, then press the button in the middle of the stalk or pull a separate small lever to activate the front fog lights. Designs may vary slightly between different model years - older versions have a round rotary knob while newer models sometimes use buttons. After activation, a small indicator light on the instrument panel will illuminate. Fog lights should only be used in foggy conditions - unnecessary use wastes electricity and can dazzle other drivers. With over a decade of driving experience, I recommend keeping the stalk clean and regularly checking that the bulbs haven't burned out, just in case you encounter heavy fog. Familiarizing yourself with your vehicle's details makes operating lights second nature - safety should always come first.
As a long-time Corolla owner who often drives in rainy weather, operating the fog lights is quite straightforward. On the left side of the steering wheel, there's a control lever. After starting the engine, first rotate the lever to the 'position lights' or 'low beam' position, then gently push forward or pull up the small button on the lever to activate the front fog lights. Some newer models might have menu settings on the instrument panel. I usually turn on the front fog lights in light fog and only use the rear fog lights in heavy fog – the rear light switch might be near the lever or on the center console. Remember not to use fog lights in clear weather as it's both illegal and wastes power. The Corolla's lighting system is very reliable, so don't worry about damaging it – new drivers will get the hang of it after a few tries. Just remember to drive steadily. I follow this routine every rainy day and find the lighting design very user-friendly.
