The car's center console is perhaps the area with the most buttons inside a vehicle. With the addition of more and more features and configurations, many car owners are only partially familiar with these buttons. Engine Start-Stop System Switch: To save fuel and be environmentally friendly, many advanced technological devices have been added, and the engine start-stop system is one of them. When the vehicle brakes from a driving state to a stop, the start-stop system automatically shuts off the engine. When it's time to continue driving, the engine automatically restarts, achieving the goal of fuel savings and environmental protection. This is commonly used when waiting at red lights in urban areas, where it can indeed help save fuel. Reverse Radar and Automatic Parking Switch: The radar switch is present in some cars but not in others, while the automatic parking switch is only available in vehicles equipped with this system. The reverse radar is usually enabled by default. If this switch is pressed, the radar is turned off, and no sound will be emitted when reversing. Vehicle Stability System and Hill Descent Control Switch: The vehicle stability system is referred to as ESP or DSC in different car models. Its function is to control a specific wheel's braking when the vehicle becomes uncontrollable, steering it in the direction intended by the driver to regain control. For instance, it can correct oversteering or understeering. Tire Pressure Monitoring System Switch: Nowadays, many cars come with a tire pressure monitoring system, and those without often have one installed aftermarket. This system is quite useful as it helps prevent tire blowouts, extends tire lifespan, and allows drivers to monitor their tire pressure at all times. Its symbol is an exclamation mark inside a bracket. When there's an issue with tire pressure, this light will illuminate on the dashboard. ECO Fuel-Saving Mode Switch: When the fuel-saving mode is activated, upshifts occur more aggressively, while downshifts are delayed, maintaining a low engine speed and high gear state to achieve fuel savings. However, this reduces vehicle power, making acceleration slower, and carbon buildup occurs relatively faster. Because the gear is high, the engine speed rises very slowly, resulting in slower power delivery.
