
The light switch of Hongqi H7 is located on the stalk-type switch on the left side of the steering wheel. Hongqi H7 is a high-end sedan of an independent Chinese brand and the first strategic model for the revival of the Hongqi brand. The length, width, and height of Hongqi H7 are 5095 mm, 1875 mm, and 1485 mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2970 mm. The rear taillights of Hongqi H7 adopt a two-tone color scheme, echoing the front headlights through the continuous lines from front to back. The fully adjustable driver's seat can memorize three setting positions, and all front seats are equipped with heating and ventilation functions, while the rear seats feature heating, ventilation, and massage functions. The suspension system of Hongqi H7 adopts a front double-wishbone and rear multi-link setup, and the drivetrain is front-engine rear-wheel drive.

Last time I drove my friend's Hongqi H7, I looked into this. The headlight switch is on the left side of the center console, near the steering wheel. It's a large round knob with various light symbols on it. You can turn it to switch on the position lights or low beams. There's also a small lever on the left side of the steering wheel for controlling the turn signals and high beams - push it forward for high beams, pull it toward you to flash them as a warning. If you're looking for the automatic headlights, just turn the knob to the AUTO position, and they'll turn on automatically when it gets dark. In rainy or foggy weather, pay attention to the buttons with fog light symbols located toward the lower middle part of the center console. Don't just fumble around blindly when you get in the car - take a moment to clearly see the icons before operating anything, or you might accidentally activate other functions.

Having driven for over a decade, I find the lighting controls of the Hongqi H7 quite user-friendly. It mainly consists of two parts: the stalk behind the left side of the steering wheel handles turn signals and high/low beam switching—push forward for constant high beam, and a light lift for flashing reminders. The main headlight switch is located above the driver's knee on the center console, a rotary knob marked with OFF/parking lights/low beams/auto mode. For foggy conditions requiring rear fog lights, press the button with the fog icon in the row at the bottom of the center console. Always remember to check the dashboard light indicators before starting the car to avoid realizing the lights are off when it gets dark.

Specifically, the light control knob is located below the left air vent on the driver's side, marked with a bulb icon—this is the main switch. Turn it clockwise once for parking lights, and fully to activate low beams. High beam operation is on the left stalk behind the steering wheel: push toward the instrument cluster for constant high beams, pull toward yourself for a flash alert. For automatic lights, simply rotate to AUTO mode where the light sensor takes over. Pro tip: If you forget to turn off lights after parking, the Hongqi H7 features -away auto power cut, though manually switching off remains the recommended habit.

Look at the stalk on the left side of the steering wheel, which integrates the turn signals and high/low beam controls. The main knob for headlights is located on the far left of the instrument panel, resembling a coin-sized metal button with a light symbol. It has distinct detents when rotated, offering positions for OFF, parking lights, low beams, and AUTO mode. To find the rear fog light, check below the AC panel - don't press the wrong red fog light icon button (the front fog light is usually to its left). Near the gear shift, there's a triangular hazard warning light button beside the electronic parking brake - this is the most crucial position to remember in the entire vehicle lighting system.

Based on my experience, the operation can be divided into three steps: First, rotate the large round knob at the left corner of the center console from OFF to AUTO for the most hassle-free experience. Second, use the left stalk for lighting controls—push up for high beams and pull down for flash. Third, for special weather conditions, refer to the button cluster at the bottom of the center console, and press the fog light button marked with a wavy line. Two important notes: Avoid manually turning lights on or off while driving in AUTO mode, and a green high beam indicator on the dashboard confirms correct operation. When testing lights in the garage, it's advisable to start the vehicle to prevent drain.


