What does the little mouse in the car mean?

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KaiFitz
07/29/25 10:45pm
The little mouse in the car refers to the fuel-consuming configurations in the vehicle. This 'little mouse' that 'steals' fuel is the engine start-stop technology. Below is a related introduction to the car's little mouse: 1. Engine start-stop technology: Engine start-stop technology automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop during driving (e.g., waiting at a red light). When it's time to move forward again, the system automatically restarts the engine. 2. How the start-stop system works: When the vehicle stops moving due to traffic congestion or at an intersection, the driver presses the brake pedal and shifts to neutral. At this point, the Start/Stop system automatically checks: the engine is idling and not in gear; the wheel speed sensors of the anti-lock system show zero; the electronic battery sensor indicates there is enough energy for the next start. Once these three conditions are met, the engine automatically stops running.
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