What does 'door' mean on a car?
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'Door' on a car refers to the activation mode of the reading light. The term 'door' means that when the car door is opened, the overhead light will illuminate. It also lights up if the door is left ajar, serving as a warning function, but its primary purpose is to facilitate nighttime entry and exit from the vehicle. The reading light provides sufficient brightness for passengers when the interior lighting is inadequate, making it convenient for reading inside the car without affecting the driver's normal operation. The reading light is typically connected to the cigarette lighter socket, and pressing the switch can emit lights of different colors. Currently, there are two types of car reading lights: the standard reading light (with one bulb) and the LED reading light (with multiple LED bulbs).
Last time at the car wash, the mechanic pointed at the dashboard and asked me: 'Don't ignore when the door light is on!' Turns out it's a door-ajar warning. Modern cars have at least 4 door-related features: 1) Physical lock cylinder (only in older models), 2) Electronic lock button (locks with a touch), 3) Door sensor (beeps if left open), 4) Child safety lock (rear doors won't open from inside). The most useful is the mobile app that remotely shows door status - at the supermarket, I once saw the trunk wasn't fully closed in the app, went back to check and it was indeed slightly ajar, almost lost my belongings.
