Where are the fog lights on a car?
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The fog lights on a car are divided into front fog lights and rear fog lights. The front fog lights are located below the headlights, with one on each side. The rear fog lights are positioned at the rear of the vehicle, and depending on the car model, some vehicles have one while others have two. The fog light switch is mostly located on the car's lighting control system assembly or the lighting control stalk. Regarding the control methods for fog lights: 1. Controlled via the lighting control assembly: For cars equipped with a lighting control knob, turning the knob clockwise once activates the front fog lights, and turning it twice activates the rear fog lights. Some models may require pulling the lighting control knob outward, where pulling once activates the front fog lights and pulling twice activates the rear fog lights. 2. Controlled via the car's control stalk: Turning the middle part of the car's lighting control stalk inward once activates the front fog lights, and turning it twice activates the rear fog lights.
The position of fog lights on a car is actually quite standard. The front ones are usually located on both sides below the front bumper, close to the ground, so they can better illuminate the road in foggy, rainy, or snowy conditions and avoid glare affecting visibility. As for the rear, the rear fog light is typically positioned below the center of the tail or integrated into the taillights, featuring only a single red light, primarily to make your vehicle visible to those behind you—safety warning is crucial. The switch design varies by car; on mine, it's a small button or rotary knob on the control lever to the left of the steering wheel, making it very convenient to operate. Remember to use them only in severe weather conditions, such as heavy fog, heavy rain, or snow, and turn them off in normal weather to avoid wasting energy or dazzling others. The exact position may differ by vehicle model—sedans might have a more compact layout, while SUVs may make them more prominent—but the overall principle is similar. If you can't find them, try crouching down to check the small light covers on both sides below or refer to the vehicle manual, which provides detailed labeling. Their low position also helps prevent damage during daily use, making maintenance simple. In practice, they are highly practical, especially when driving in mountainous areas with heavy fog—turning them on significantly improves visibility and helps prevent rear-end collisions.
