What does the pear button in the car mean?

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VanGrace
07/29/25 4:48am
In-car button pear is the control button for the rear wiper. The wiper is a device used to remove raindrops and dust attached to the car's windshield, which can improve the driver's visibility and increase driving safety. Below is the relevant introduction: According to legal requirements, all vehicles must be equipped with wipers. The power source for the wiper's operation comes from the motor, which is the core of the wiper system. During the use of the wiper, it is necessary to keep the wiper blade sufficiently moist. Only with sufficient moisture can the wiper blade maintain good flexibility and close contact with the car window glass. Generally, the motor used for the wiper is a DC permanent magnet motor. Most cars have wiper control buttons with three settings: low speed, high speed, and intermittent, which can be selected according to the intensity of the rain.
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HarmonyLynn
08/12/25 8:28am
I guess you might be asking about the meaning of the REAR button in the car? That word often appears on buttons or switches to control functions at the rear of the vehicle. For example, it might activate the rear window defroster to remove rain and fog; or control the rear wiper to help you see behind in heavy rain; in some cars, it also handles rearview mirror heating or rear air vent temperature adjustment. I've driven many cars, and in my current SUV, the REAR button integrates the rear camera activation function, displaying the rear view when reversing, which is much safer. Different car models have different designs—higher-end ones might control multiple rear functions with a single button. When I was younger and drove an older car, I mistakenly thought it was useless and missed activating it, resulting in a completely fogged-up rear window and nearly causing an accident. Now I've developed the habit of checking button positions before starting, reading the owner's manual, or looking up model details online—safety is no small matter, and these little buttons may seem simple but are crucial. If the button malfunctions or makes noise, it might be a wiring issue, so I recommend getting it fixed promptly.
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