How to Turn on the High Beam of Santana?
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To turn on the high beam of Santana, follow these steps: 1. Rotate the light adjustment knob clockwise to the headlight position; 2. All dashboard lights will illuminate, then rotate it one more step forward to turn on the low beam; 3. Push the light lever located below the left side of the steering wheel forward to activate the high beam. Taking the 2021 Santana as an example, it is a compact car with body dimensions of 4475mm in length, 1706mm in width, and 1469mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2603mm. The 2021 Santana is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 112PS, a maximum power of 82kW, and a maximum torque of 145Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Turning on the high beams in the Santana is quite straightforward. Having driven an old Santana for years, all the controls are on the left-hand stalk behind the steering wheel. Normally, for low beams, you rotate the stalk's knob to the outermost position marked with a cat-face symbol. There are two scenarios for activating high beams: First, if you want to flash them briefly to alert the car ahead or oncoming traffic, simply pull the stalk gently toward you—it will spring back when released, flashing the high beams once before turning off. For prolonged high beam use during night driving, with the low beams already on, push the entire stalk forward until it clicks. A blue high beam indicator will light up on the dashboard, confirming they're on continuously. To deactivate, pull the stalk back until you hear a click, returning to low beams. Remember not to keep high beams on in well-lit areas or when facing oncoming traffic, as it can dazzle other drivers.
I just picked up my Santana last month, and exploring the lighting controls has been quite fun. The high beam switch is on the left-hand stalk. Find the rotary knob with the light symbol - it has three positions: OFF, parking lights, and low beams. To activate high beams, first turn the knob to the low beam position, then use your left thumb to gently push the end of the stalk forward until you hear a 'click' sound, which locks the high beams on. At this point, the blue bulb icon in the upper right corner of the instrument cluster will illuminate, making it very noticeable. If you want to flash the high beams at intersections to alert pedestrians, pull the stalk halfway toward you and release - it will automatically spring back, flashing the high beams for about 1 second, which is super convenient. The automatic headlight version operates the same way, as the system won't switch to high beams for you.
