What does the small dashboard with an arrow inside the car instrument panel mean?
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The small dashboard with an arrow inside the car instrument panel represents the vehicle's cruise control function, also known as CCS. Below is more information about cruise control: 1. Cruise control is also known as a cruise control driving device, speed control system, or autonomous driving system. Its function is to automatically maintain the vehicle's speed without the driver needing to press the accelerator pedal after turning on the cruise control switch, allowing the vehicle to travel at a fixed speed. 2. In the event of a "cruise control" malfunction while driving, you can respond by shifting to neutral, turning off the engine, applying the brakes, or pulling the handbrake. If shifting to neutral is ineffective, the driver can also try turning off the engine to stop the vehicle; for vehicles started with a key, turning off only one gear will not cause the vehicle to lose steering or braking assistance.
I've been driving for over 20 years. That small gauge with an arrow on the dashboard is the coolant temperature gauge. The position of the arrow tells you whether the engine is hot or not. During normal operation, the arrow stays at the midpoint position, neither too high nor too low, just right. If it's too high, the pointer approaches H, indicating engine overheating, which could be caused by a fan failure or radiator leak. If it's too low and leans towards C, it means there's a problem with the cooling system. On long trips, I always keep an eye on it. If the temperature rises, I slow down and pull over to let it cool down, otherwise the engine could easily overheat. I remember one summer when I was stuck in traffic, the temperature shot up to the red line, and I had to pull over and add some water to fix it. During maintenance, always check the coolant and water pump. Usually, prevent leaks and rust. Ignoring this even once could cost you thousands in repair bills.
