What do the light symbols on a car mean?

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Imogen
07/29/25 6:40pm
It refers to the car light switch. There are two types of car light switches: one is the lever-type light switch, and the other is the knob-type light switch. Although the control methods differ, the light symbols are the same. Here are the relevant explanations: 1. Automatic lights: When turned to the automatic light position, the light sensor detects the brightness and darkness of the environment and automatically turns the headlights, other external lights, and dashboard lighting on or off. 2. Width indicator lights: When turned to the width indicator light position, the car's small lights illuminate. Width indicator lights are a type of warning light, white at the front and red at the back, usually installed at the edges of the car's top to indicate both the height and width of the vehicle.
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