Is the temperature display in the car showing the interior or exterior temperature?
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The temperature display in the car shows the exterior temperature. Here is some related extended information: 1. Temperature display: The car's outdoor temperature alerts the driver when external temperatures are low, warning of potential icy roads and advising cautious driving. This is simply a thoughtful reminder and not a malfunction indicator or activation of snow mode. Vehicles equipped with this function typically issue a warning when the external temperature drops below 4 degrees Celsius, as drivers may not feel the external temperature changes inside the car. 2. Dashboard: There are numerous indicator lights on a car's dashboard, especially in more advanced models where the dashboard displays more information. This means drivers need to be aware of an increasing number of indicators. After completing the new car inspection and driving your beloved vehicle home, be sure to study the manual thoroughly to understand all these indicators.
I've been driving for ten years and have researched this exact issue. That number on the dashboard actually shows the outside temperature, with the sensor hidden in the air intake or behind the rearview mirror. However, the temperature displayed on the center console's AC screen is the interior temperature, monitored in real-time by a thermistor sensor. You can clearly notice the difference when using the heater in winter: the dashboard might show below zero while the center console displays 22°C. Interestingly, some vehicles even display dual-zone temperature values simultaneously - my old Mercedes could show a 3°C difference between left and right seats. All these designs aim to provide more precise climate control.
