Why does the radio turn on as soon as the car starts?

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OWeston
07/25/25 5:55am
There are two reasons why the radio turns on as soon as the car starts: 1. The radio system was not turned off before parking the vehicle, so it automatically runs when the vehicle starts. 2. There is a malfunction in the vehicle's multimedia system, caused by a damaged switch, which causes it to turn on automatically when the vehicle is powered. This needs to be repaired as soon as possible, otherwise it may affect the vehicle's battery. Relevant information about the car music player is as follows: 1. Indicators: The car music player has single-loop and random play modes. Random play is marked as RDM, which is the abbreviation of the English word 'Random'. 2. Function: The music player in the car can not only provide music enjoyment and radio listening for passengers during daily driving and traffic jams, but also enrich the driving atmosphere inside the car, thereby alleviating the boredom of passengers who stay in the car for a long time, providing musical joy and enhancing the pleasure of driving.
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SanMakayla
08/10/25 5:56pm
To be honest, the design where the radio automatically turns on when the car starts is primarily for the convenience and habit formation of us drivers. After the car is ignited, the power system reconnects, and the entertainment system defaults to the state it was in during the last use; if the radio was on when the car was last turned off, it automatically resumes playback. This is thanks to the car's computer memory function, typically non-volatile storage, which saves settings to ensure you don't need to operate the device distractedly after starting. I've driven many cars, and this feature is especially useful during rush hour—just turn the key, and news or music accompanies you, seamlessly integrating into the driving rhythm and reducing waiting time. Manufacturers have researched user behavior and found that most people prefer having background sound when starting, finding it more comfortable. Of course, some car models also link this to the battery management system to ensure low power consumption doesn't affect starting performance.
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