What functions should be turned off in vehicles during heavy rain?
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During heavy rain, functions such as auto start-stop and auto hold should be turned off. Here are some driving tips for heavy rain conditions: 1. Proper use of lights: Whether it's day or night, always turn on the low beam and side marker lights when driving in rainy or foggy weather. If the rain is too heavy or visibility is poor due to thick fog, turn on the fog lights. Hazard lights should only be used when parking or during emergency braking to alert vehicles behind. They should not be turned on randomly during normal driving, as this can make it difficult for drivers behind with poor visibility to discern lane-changing intentions or spot vehicles stopped on the road due to various reasons in bad weather. 2. Low speed and high RPM when passing through waterlogged areas: When driving through waterlogged areas, use a low gear and maintain a slow speed. Keep the throttle steady and avoid stopping, shifting gears, or making sharp turns midway. Even if you're in neutral, keep revving the engine to maintain exhaust pressure higher than the water pressure, preventing water from flowing back into the exhaust pipe and damaging the exhaust system. If the water level reaches the center of the wheel or covers the exhaust pipe, it's best not to proceed to avoid stalling the engine while passing through.
