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What is the light on the rearview mirror called?

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DePeter
08/31/25 2:53am

The flashing light on the interior rearview mirror is the working light of the anti-theft system and also serves as a turn signal. When the car is locked, this light will automatically illuminate, indicating that the vehicle's anti-theft system is active. About the car anti-theft system: The car anti-theft system is developed to prevent theft of items inside the vehicle. It generally consists of a remote control, electronic controller, alarm device, and actuator. In terms of categories, car anti-theft systems are divided into mechanical, chip-based, and electronic types. Mechanical anti-theft system: The mechanical anti-theft system is the most traditional car anti-theft system, directly installed inside the vehicle to prevent theft of items. It is the cheapest anti-theft system available on the market. Examples include steering wheel locks, removable steering wheels, clutch and brake locks, wheel locks, anti-theft magnetic plates, gear locks, etc., all of which belong to mechanical anti-theft systems. Chip anti-theft system: The chip-based anti-theft system is the mainstream anti-theft method for cars, featuring low failure rates, effective anti-theft performance, and low maintenance costs. Electronic anti-theft system: The electronic anti-theft system is the latest anti-theft measure, offering multiple functions including anti-theft alarm, vehicle locating, and door ajar warning. Other related introductions to car lights: Car headlights: Definition of car headlights: Car headlights, also known as car front lights or car LED daytime running lights, serve as the eyes of the car. They not only relate to the external image of the car owner but are also closely linked to safe driving at night or in bad weather conditions. Fog lights: Fog lights are divided into front fog lights and rear fog lights. Due to their strong penetration, they are mainly used in heavy fog or rainy conditions. Night width-indicating lights: Also known as small lights, these lights are used to display the width and length of the car body at night. Brake lights: Located at the rear of the car, brake lights are triggered when the driver brakes, serving as a warning to vehicles behind. Hazard warning lights (double flash): When the vehicle encounters a breakdown on the road, the driver needs to press the double flash switch to alert following vehicles to take caution and avoid.

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