How to Use the Headlight Cleaning Function in a Car?
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The usage of the headlight cleaning function in a car is as follows: 1. Start the vehicle's ignition switch; 2. Turn on the headlights, noting that the headlight cleaning function can only be used when the headlights are on; 3. Locate the windshield washer control lever on the right side of the steering wheel, and pull it forward; 4. Hold it to activate the cleaning function. The functions of headlights are: 1. To accurately illuminate the road ahead; 2. To enhance safety during night driving; 3. To avoid affecting the vision of oncoming drivers. Precautions for using car lights include: 1. Use low beams when driving at night; 2. Do not use high beams when a following vehicle is driving close to the vehicle in front in the same direction; 3. When passing through sharp curves, slopes, overpasses, crosswalks, or intersections without traffic signals at night, alternately use high and low beams to signal.
I often encounter foggy or muddy roads after rain while driving, and the headlight cleaning function comes in handy when the lights get dirty. Typically, after starting the car, I first turn on the headlights to ensure they're working, then locate the control stalk or button. On most vehicles, this control is integrated into the windshield wiper stalk—just pull it gently toward you, and it sprays cleaning fluid while wiping the headlight surface. Some models may require pressing a button on the steering wheel. I recommend using it only when visibility is low to avoid wasting cleaning fluid; regularly check the reservoir under the hood and top it up with dedicated fluid if it's low. Also, be mindful of freezing temperatures that might clog the nozzles, preventing them from spraying. The whole process is straightforward and takes just a second or two, significantly improving nighttime safety.
As a new driver who just got my license, I tried this feature for the first time and found it quite interesting. When you're driving and the headlights get too dirty to see the road clearly, start the car and turn on the headlights first. Then look for a cleaning button or a pull ring on the wiper control lever near the steering wheel. Pull it, and the cleaning fluid will spray out, washing away the dirt with water flow. Last time after driving on mountain roads covered in mud splashes, using this made my headlights much brighter—felt awesome. Remember not to use it unnecessarily in daily driving since you'll need to buy more cleaning fluid when it runs out. Keeping a spare bottle in the car is handy. Simply put, it's like giving your lights a bath—easy to operate but pretty cool.
