What does the A displayed on the car dashboard mean?
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When the letter A appears on the car dashboard, it indicates that the auto start-stop function is activated. The auto start-stop function automatically shuts off the engine during traffic jams or when waiting at red lights, and restarts it when moving off, thereby reducing unnecessary fuel consumption and lowering emissions. With this function enabled, even if the vehicle comes to a complete stop while driving and remains in the braking state, it will not move forward until the accelerator pedal is pressed again. The auto start-stop function also promotes standardized driving behavior to some extent - it cannot be activated unless the seatbelt is properly fastened. Conversely, if the seatbelt is unfastened after stopping, the engine will not restart even if the brake is released or the accelerator is pressed.