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What does AUTO mean in cars?

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MasonMarie

07/29/25 6:37pm

In cars, AUTO stands for "automatic." The AUTO switch can appear in different locations, each representing different functions. There are AUTO switches for automatic air conditioning, wipers, lights, and windows. For automatic air conditioning, pressing the AUTO switch allows the system to determine the temperature setting (cooling or heating) and fan speed based on data from in-car sensors. If the wiper switch has an AUTO setting, it indicates the vehicle is equipped with rain-sensing wipers. When set to AUTO, the wipers can detect rainfall intensity via rain sensors and automatically adjust their operating speed. Lights with an AUTO switch are automatic headlights. When set to AUTO, light sensors detect ambient brightness changes, and the headlights will automatically turn on when exterior lighting becomes dim. The AUTO switch on the driver's side window controls indicates one-touch up/down window operation.

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