What does the SS indicator on the car dashboard mean?
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The dashboard SS light is the auto start-stop indicator. When the auto start-stop light is illuminated, it indicates that the vehicle's auto start-stop function is activated. If there is no auto start-stop indicator light, it means the auto start-stop function is deactivated. Below is relevant information about the auto start-stop function: 1. The auto start-stop function is enabled by default. Therefore, each time the vehicle is started, the auto start-stop function will be activated. Some vehicle models support turning off the auto start-stop, while others do not allow deactivation of this feature. 2. For models that can disable auto start-stop, there is usually a dedicated button. The location of the auto start-stop switch varies across different vehicle models. This button is typically found in one of two positions: either below the engine start/stop button or near the gear lever. 3. The auto start-stop button icon features: an open circle with a small arrow on it, containing the letter A inside the circle. This symbol represents the auto start-stop icon.
That day I suddenly saw an 'SS' pop up on the dashboard, and I thought something was seriously wrong with my car! After thinking carefully, I realized I was driving a car with sport mode - this indicator was most likely telling me I'd shifted into sport gear. Checking the manual confirmed it: this mode makes the engine rev higher, shifts more aggressively, giving stronger acceleration but also making fuel consumption soar. When I drove my friend's sedan from the same platform before, engaging S-mode would also light up this indicator, though theirs displayed the letter 'S'. Next time you see this symbol, don't panic - first check if you accidentally activated the paddle shifters or the driving mode button on the center console. While sport mode is fun to drive, it can cause jerky movements in city traffic, so it's more suitable for highways or mountain roads.
