What is the mat in front of the car called?

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SiennaAnn
07/25/25 9:57am
The mat placed in front of the car, below the windshield, is called a dashboard sunshade mat. It serves both decorative purposes and helps prevent glare from the dashboard. Below are the installation steps for the sunshade mat: 1. To ensure the rolled dashboard mat lies flat, first reverse-roll it and then unfold it. 2. Use a damp cloth and cleaning solution to remove any hard debris left on the dashboard. Then place the sunshade mat on the cleaned dashboard. 3. Attach the adhesive strips to the designated positions. 4. Next, affix the dashboard mat onto the adhesive strips, aligning it properly with sensor and air vent locations during installation. 5. To secure the installed dashboard mat more firmly, gently smooth it out towards both the driver's and passenger's sides with your hands.
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