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What does 'source' mean on a car steering wheel?

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Willa

09/07/25 2:48am

Steering wheel's 'source' refers to the audio mode switching function, allowing toggling between radio, CD, AUX, etc. Here are relevant details: 1. Multifunction Steering Wheel: A steering wheel equipped with function buttons on sides or below for easier driver operation. These controls may include audio system adjustments and air conditioning settings. 2. Car Audio System: Auto-audio refers to radio devices installed to alleviate travel monotony for drivers and passengers. Early vehicles used AM radios, later upgraded to AM/FM radios, cassette players, then CD players compatible with DCC and DAT digital audio. Modern car audio systems achieve high standards in sound quality, operation, and vibration resistance, maintaining stable performance and perfect sound even on rough roads.

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Harry

09/19/25 2:20am

I'm a new driver and out of curiosity pressed the 'source' button on the steering wheel, which switched the audio from the radio to Bluetooth music. Later, my car-savvy friend explained that 'source' means switching audio sources. For example, if you're listening to FM radio, pressing it can switch to music apps connected via your phone or playlists from a USB drive. It's smartly designed on the steering wheel – just a finger movement while driving gets the job done without needing to look down at the central control screen, avoiding safety risks. Newbies might accidentally press it, so I suggest first familiarizing yourself with the source options in your car's central control settings. Some cars allow customizing the order, like prioritizing CarPlay. Now that I'm used to it, it's super convenient for changing songs during long drives.

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