Where is the position light switch located?
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Generally on the left side, where the headlight switch is adjusted. Turning to the first light position activates the position lights. There are two lights each at the front and rear of the vehicle. The dashboard displays two opposing small bulb-like indicators lighting up. Position lights are the outermost lights at the front and rear of the vehicle. Large trucks also have position lights on the roof and sides. Literally, 'position light' implies a warning function. Here are additional details: Position lights are installed along the edges of the vehicle's roof, indicating both height and width. Safety regulations mandate installation for vehicles exceeding 3 meters in height. Position lights must be white at the front and red at the rear. Vehicles wider than 2.10m must be equipped with them, while those between 1.80-2.10m may have them optionally. Chassis with cabs may optionally install rear position lights.
I used to forget to turn on the parking lights while driving, only to realize later that the switch position is crucial. On most cars, it's located on the control stalk to the left of the steering wheel, marked with a small light icon or position light symbol—just rotate it to activate. Turning on the parking lights illuminates small lights at the front and rear of the car, enhancing visibility during dusk or rainy conditions and preventing accidents due to poor visibility. The location varies slightly across models—some cars have a rotary switch near the dashboard—but the principle remains the same: simple operation, and forming the habit can improve safety. When replacing bulbs, you can also check if the switch works; if the dashboard lights don’t turn on, it might indicate a fault.
