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What does PS mean on a car?

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CalvinAnn

07/28/25 9:25pm

The PS displayed on the car dashboard is the steering wheel lock indicator. The steering wheel lock light will disappear after starting the vehicle. Relevant information about the car dashboard is as follows: 1. Introduction: The instrument panel (instrument-panel) is a rigid flat plate or structural component used for installing instruments and related devices. It can be categorized by type into screen-type instrument panels, frame-type instrument panels, passage-type instrument panels, and cabinet-type instrument panels. 2. Function: The instrument panel can be equipped with external lighting and may also include an attached control console. It comes in various forms and specifications, allowing for the installation of different instruments as needed. Various instrument panels can also be combined into an integrated unit according to requirements.

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SanMaverick

08/12/25 2:04am

I remember being quite puzzled when I first saw the PS button next to the steering wheel while driving. After asking a car-savvy friend, I learned it stands for Power Steering system. This thing is truly a driving marvel! Especially for someone like me who often navigates through city traffic jams - without it, turning the steering wheel would require all my strength, but with power steering, just a light touch of the fingers makes parking or turning effortless. I once drove an old car without PS, and my arms would ache terribly after just half an hour. Now with PS-equipped cars, even highway driving becomes much easier, helping avoid risks from fatigued driving. I recommend new drivers familiarize themselves with the PS button first - after all, this system uses hydraulic or electric assistance to reduce resistance, making control more responsive and safer. If the PS ever fails, the car will feel heavier and harder to control, so promptly check the steering fluid or electrical system to ensure travel safety.

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