What is the lever on the left side of the steering wheel?

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MakaylaMarie
07/29/25 5:50am
The lever below the steering wheel on the left is called the light control lever, and the one on the right is called the windshield wiper lever. On the left lever, pushing it up activates the right turn signal, pushing it down activates the left turn signal. Turning it to the first notch turns on the small lights, and the second notch turns on the headlights. Pushing it up activates the headlight flasher. Below is more information about car levers: 1. Right lever: Pushing the right lever down activates the windshield wiper function, which is useful in rainy conditions or when the windshield is not clear. The wipers have three modes: high, medium, and low, all adjustable via the lever. The lever also has a button for windshield washer fluid. 2. Basic principle: The basic principle of the lever is to convert its movement into electronic information that the computer can process. 3. Note: During daily driving, there are situations where the use of turn signals requires attention. For example, when making a right turn at a busy intersection, some techniques should be mastered.
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