Is the 'OFF' light on or off?
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"OFF" being illuminated means it is off. Below is a detailed introduction to common car buttons: 1. "ON" means on. On the car light lever, there are ON and OFF, where ON means on and OFF means off. 2. The "SEL" button is a menu selection confirmation button, usually found on the multifunction steering wheel. The "OK" button has the exact same function as "SEL," but some cars use "SEL" while others use "OK." 3. The "A/C" button is the compressor switch, short for Air-Condition, which is the air conditioning cooling switch. 4. "VOL+/-" are the volume adjustment buttons, where VOL is the abbreviation for "volume," used to adjust the car audio's volume. 5. "MUTE" is the mute button, allowing for one-touch muting. 6. "MODE" is the mode switch button. 7. "SET" on the multifunction steering wheel is the cruise control function button.
As a car enthusiast, I often find the indicator lights on the dashboard confusing. For example, when the OFF light is on, it actually means that the function is turned off. Take the air conditioning control panel—when the OFF light is illuminated, the AC is off, neither cooling nor heating. This design is quite intuitive: the light being on indicates the current state is active. Some car owners might initially get confused, thinking the OFF light means the system is on, which can lead to misjudging the AC status in hot weather and affect driving comfort. After driving for several years, I’ve learned to pay more attention to these details and also check similar indicator lights for headlights or wipers to avoid minor malfunctions caused by misunderstandings. Remember, the design principle of indicator lights is that the light being on means the state is active—OFF means it’s turned off. With more practice, you’ll get the hang of it. Overall, understanding this can reduce distractions while driving and is a practical little tip.
