Where is the light switch on the Borgward?
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Borgward BX7 light switch is located on the control lever under the steering wheel. The lever on the right side of the steering wheel turns on the headlights. Pushing the lever forward activates the high beams, pulling it back to the original position switches to low beams, and pulling it backward and releasing flashes the high beams as a warning. The hazard lights are sometimes located on the steering wheel or just below the front of the steering wheel, usually in a noticeable red color. Below is a detailed introduction to the specific locations of the lights on the Borgward BX7: Hazard lights (emergency flashers): Usually located near the center console, it is the only red button. Pressing it downward activates the emergency flashers. Fog lights: Usually located on the headlight control lever with a fog light symbol. Rotating it forward turns on the front fog lights, and rotating it backward turns on the rear fog lights. High beams and low beams: Some are located at the turn signal lever, while others are on the control panel. Switching between high and low beams is done by flipping the lever up and down (turning is done by flipping left and right, while high/low beams are controlled by flipping up and down). The hazard lights are on the instrument panel, marked with two overlapping triangles.
When I first got my Borgward, I also spent quite some time looking for the light switch. It's actually on the left stalk behind the steering wheel, similar to many German car designs. Feel for a rotatable ring at the end of the stalk - twist it counterclockwise once for parking lights, then another notch for low beams. Pull the stalk toward you to flash high beams, or push it away to lock high beams on. There's also a fog light knob with a triangular symbol on the left side of the dashboard. If you can't see well at night, don't drive too fast initially - practice the stalk movements several times. Button positions may vary slightly between models - my BX5 has the switch on the side of the stalk, while a colleague's BX7 has the fog light knob closer to the AC panel. If you really can't find it, pull over and check the manual - never try figuring it out while driving.
Driving for ten years and owning three cars, Borgward's lighting controls are quite user-friendly. The main switches are concentrated on the stalk behind the left side of the steering wheel, featuring a rotary ring design that allows operation by touch. After getting in the car, don't leave your left hand idle—try rotating the end of the stalk clockwise and counterclockwise to locate the first and second resistance positions. The dashboard icons will display the lighting status in real time. The rear fog light activation button is located at the lower left of the center console, marked with a red triangle. For new car owners, it's advisable to familiarize yourself with the lighting combinations in the garage first, such as the response of pressing the fog light while the headlights are on. Malfunctioning lights on the highway can be life-threatening, so remember to regularly check bulbs and fuses.
Simply put, the Baojie light controls are in two locations: The ring with a knob at the end of the turn signal lever controls the parking lights and headlights, with noticeable detents when switching between light modes. The round knob on the far left of the dashboard is the front/rear fog light switch, with very obvious markings. Last time my friend drove my car, he searched for ages - but actually you can just reach the lever position with your left hand from the driver's seat. Beginners should pay attention to the light indicator symbols on the instrument cluster - green symbols will illuminate when lights are on. Practice getting familiar with different scenarios when parked: use low beams in tunnels, fog lights in rainy/foggy conditions, and high beam switching on rural roads. Just five minutes of practice in your home garage will make you proficient.
