Is a Fire Extinguisher Included with New Cars?
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Some models come with one. Certain brand-new vehicles may not be equipped with a fire extinguisher. According to national regulations, the minimum capacity for onboard fire extinguishers is one kilogram. As a car owner, when purchasing a vehicle fire extinguisher, opting for one between 1-3 kilograms is advisable. Additionally, due to suboptimal storage conditions inside the vehicle, it's best to choose either a dry powder fire extinguisher or a water-based fire extinguisher. Below are relevant guidelines: 1. How to choose: Common causes of car fires include electrical fires and fuel leakage fires. For electrical fires, a water-based mist extinguisher is preferable; for fuel fires, a water-based foam extinguisher works better. Dry powder extinguishers offer good versatility and broad applicability, suitable for both aforementioned fire types. 2. Usage guidelines for dry powder fire extinguishers: (1) Before use, thoroughly shake the extinguisher several times to loosen the dry powder inside the cylinder. (2) Pull out the safety pin, hold the nozzle with your hand (or support the base of the bottle if it's a tubeless extinguisher), and aim the nozzle at the base of the flames. (3) Press the extinguisher's handle firmly to release the dry powder from the nozzle.
