
The method to turn on the headlights of the Baojun 310: The headlight switch is located on the right side of the steering wheel. Turn the light switch to the right once to turn on the parking lights, and turn it to the right twice to turn on the headlights. The high and low beams can be switched by moving the lever up and down, which is located on the lower left side of the steering wheel. The Baojun 310 is a compact hatchback produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling, with body dimensions of 4032mm in length, 1680mm in width, and 1450mm in height. It is equipped with a 1.5L DVVT naturally aspirated engine and features a manual-automatic transmission jointly developed by SAIC-GM-Wuling and Aisin of Japan, incorporating paddle shifters and a rotary gear selector. In terms of exterior design, the automatic transmission version of the Baojun 310 has been upgraded with dual-tone alloy wheels, giving the overall appearance a cool and dynamic look.

To operate the headlights on the Baojun 310, use the control stalk on the left side of the steering wheel. Hold it and rotate the outermost ring: the first turn activates the position lights (the small side markers), and the next turn turns on the low beams. At night, push the stalk forward to flash the high beams, or push it to a fixed position to keep them on continuously. In rainy or foggy conditions, pull the stalk all the way out to activate the rear fog light, indicated by an orange symbol on the dashboard. Remember to turn the lights off when parked to avoid draining the battery. Using headlights isn't just about seeing the road—it's also about making your car visible to others. As I often tell my friends, lights are like a car's mouth; they communicate even without words.

The left-hand stalk on the steering wheel controls all lighting operations. Gently rotate the end knob: the first position activates position lamps, the second position turns on dipped beams. Push the stalk forward for main beams, or quickly push-pull for temporary high beam flash. The red rear fog lamp is particularly crucial - pull the button at the stalk's base to activate during heavy fog. Always check dashboard indicators when using lights: green for dipped beams, blue for main beams. Many forget that using main beams in urban areas can dazzle oncoming drivers - I've witnessed several arguments caused by this. The light switch contacts may wear over time - avoid using excessive force when rotating.

When I first drove the Baojun 310, I experimented with the lights: the striped knob at the end of the left control lever controls the switch. Turn it counterclockwise two clicks—the first activates the dashboard backlight, the second turns on the headlights fully. On rainy days, you need a special maneuver—pull the entire lever outward to turn on the fog lights. Once, I forgot to turn on the lights when entering a tunnel, and it wasn’t until the car behind me honked repeatedly that I realized. Now, checking the lights before driving has become as natural as fastening the seatbelt. There’s also a wheel on the left side of the steering wheel to adjust the dashboard brightness—don’t confuse it with the light switch. If the lights fail, it’s often due to a blown fuse; keeping a few spare fuses in the small box under the driver’s seat is always a good idea.


