Why is the area under the steering wheel of a new car exposed?
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The exposed area under the steering wheel of a new car is mainly to reduce material consumption, and it may affect the operation of the knee airbag. Reducing material consumption: Generally, the A-class and B-class models of regular brands and the entry-level series of luxury car brands have exposed areas under the steering wheel. Since this protective panel does not have much practical function, many car manufacturers will omit this panel to save costs. As a result, drivers can directly see the steering column and wiring harness in this area. Affecting the operation of the knee airbag: Some vehicles are equipped with knee airbags, and if there is a protective panel in this position, it may interfere with the normal operation of the knee airbag. Steering wheel function: The car steering wheel is a crucial part of the vehicle's steering system, and its main purpose is to allow the driver to control the car's direction through the steering wheel.