What does auto mean on a car?

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VanMia
07/29/25 11:18am
Auto on a car means automatic. This switch is usually found on the automatic air conditioning system. When you set a desired temperature using the temperature adjustment knob and press the auto button, the air conditioning will automatically adjust based on the set temperature and the indoor/outdoor temperatures, preventing the cabin from becoming too cold or too hot. The function of auto in different locations on a car: 1. When the word auto appears on the light control, it means automatic lights. When the light switch is set to this position, the lights will not turn on during the day but will automatically activate at night; 2. If auto appears on the window controls, it means the window can be raised or lowered with one-touch operation, eliminating the need for passengers to hold the button.
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