What do 'lo' and 'hi' mean on a car?
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In a car, 'lo' is the abbreviation for 'low', meaning low; 'hi' is the abbreviation for 'high', meaning high. The meanings of 'lo' and 'hi' in different positions are introduced as follows: In terms of gears: Low gear is generally used for poor road conditions or steep slopes; high gear is generally used for better road conditions. In terms of seat heating: 'lo' refers to low-level seat heating; 'hi' refers to high-level seat heating. Used in air conditioning: 'lo' is the low-speed fan setting; 'hi' is the high-speed fan setting. Used in wipers: 'lo' means the wiper operates automatically at low speed, wiping every 1.5 seconds; 'hi' means the wiper operates automatically at high speed, wiping every 0.7 seconds. Other letter meanings in cars: The TSI engine in cars is a breakthrough by Volkswagen in the field of automotive power, adopting two core technologies: gasoline direct injection and turbocharging, controlling injection timing and fuel quantity, ensuring precise fuel-air mixture and complete combustion. VVT/CVVT/VVT-I, etc., refer to the engine's variable valve timing technology, with different names from different manufacturers. This technology allows the valve opening and closing times to vary with engine speed, improving combustion efficiency and saving fuel. This technology is most commonly used in Japanese cars like Toyota.
As a new driver who just got my license, I'm quite curious about the buttons on the car dashboard. 'lo' usually stands for low beam, which means the dipped headlights; 'hi' is high beam, referring to the main beam. Use 'lo' when driving in the city or well-lit areas to avoid dazzling others. Switch to 'hi' in remote or dark sections to see potholes or obstacles in the distance. The first time I tried 'hi' on the highway at night, my field of vision instantly expanded—it was super useful. But remember not to keep it on all the time, as it could result in fines or scare oncoming drivers. Operating the 'lo' and 'hi' buttons on the headlight switch is very simple; just flick it a few times to toggle. Make it a habit to regularly check your light settings to ensure safe night driving. During driving lessons, instructors always emphasize the use of lights—it's a fundamental driving skill.
