What does km mean in cars?

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DelSavannah
07/29/25 9:27am
km/h in cars stands for kilometers per hour, indicating the current speed of the vehicle. The car's odometer actually consists of two meters: one is the speedometer, and the other is the odometer. The car's odometer is usually located directly in front of the driver's position. Below is more information about dashboard warning lights: 1. A triangle with an exclamation mark in the middle: General fault indicator light. This light will illuminate under the following conditions: Overheating of the dry dual-clutch transmission clutch; Fuel cut-off system intervention or malfunction; Parking sensor failure; External light failure; Engine oil pressure sensor failure; Traction control system warning or malfunction. 2. A circle with an exclamation mark in the middle: Brake system warning light. This light will illuminate under the following conditions: In some cars, it lights up for a few seconds after turning on the ignition and turns off after starting the engine; It lights up when the handbrake is engaged and turns off when released; Low brake fluid level, lighting up while driving; Brake system malfunction.
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