Many old drivers just have good driving skills, because they have been honed after driving for a long time, but they don't know all about the various configurations and functions on the car. In fact, most car owners are like this, and when they buy a car, they want to have high configuration and multiple functions. In the actual use process, basically drive away with a fire, turn off the engine and lock the car at the destination, and don't know anything about the convenience functions on the car, let alone use it. When buying a car, many car owners choose low-spec models for budget considerations. However, this doesn't mean that lower-spec cars don't have any convenience features. In fact, there are some practical functions hidden in the car that few people know about, whether they are low or high. Today we will talk about 7 practical and easily overlooked small functions, which are basically available on low-end models.
1. Child lock function
If you have children at home, you must know this function and be able to use it correctly, which is a very practical configuration. Only two of the back doors have child locks, the front door does not. Children are locked to the side of the door and can only be seen when the door is opened, and generally does not attract attention if they are not specifically seen. Some cars have a lever that can be opened and closed by hand. Some are a knob that must be turned on and off with the help of tools, such as keys, screwdrivers, etc., to open and close. When the child lock is opened, the door can only be opened from the outside, not from the inside. The purpose is to prevent children from falling while driving while sitting mischievously in the back seat and opening the back door. In fact, it was found that the left rear door of many taxis is open with a child lock, and you can't get off from the left rear door, but only from the right door, which is also for safety, which is the performance of making full use of the vehicle's functions.
2. Visor flip function
When driving in the sun, the sun can hit our eyes, causing us to be unable to open our eyes and see the road clearly, so lowering the visor to block the sun is a very effective way. When we are traveling in a 90-degree direction with the sun, the sun just shines on our side, which is very uncomfortable and affects the driver's vision. This is where the flipping function of the visor comes into play. One end of the visor can be removed and rotated to the side with the other side as a fulcrum, effectively shielding the side from the sun. Although this function is simple, it can greatly improve the comfort of driving, and there are many novice car owners who do not know this function, and do not find that one end of the visor is movable and not fixed.
3. The trunk manually turns on the escape function
In the event of an emergency, such as a trapped vehicle or an accident that prevents the four doors from opening, the trunk manual opening escape function can provide you with an escape route. On the top of the trunk lock, there is a small handle that opens the trunk by pulling it firmly. Some of these cars are exposed and can be seen at a glance, while others are covered with a small trim cover that needs to be pried open to be seen. In addition, if the trunk lock block is broken, the trunk cannot be opened with the remote control, and at this time there is something in the trunk that needs to be taken out, the owner can drill into the trunk and pull this switch to turn it on.
4. Steering wheel lock function
The steering wheel lock function is a very important security feature to prevent vehicle theft. When the vehicle is turned off and the key is pulled out, and then gently turn the steering wheel, the steering wheel will automatically lock, and no matter how hard you try, you will not be able to turn it. This is a simple feature, but it is effective in improving the safety of the vehicle. In the past, when there were few vehicles and poor anti-theft performance, many people would buy an additional steering wheel lock, and use this to lock the steering wheel after parking to play a double insurance.
5. Seat belt height adjustment function
The height of the seat belt can be adjusted, a feature that is also present in many low-spec cars. On the B-pillar, there is a small switch where the seat belt comes out, and by breaking this small switch, the seat belt can be adjusted up and down. By adjusting the height of the seat belt, it can better adapt to drivers of different heights, which can ensure that it fits the driver's body better, and will not strangle the neck, nor the arms, hinder the direction of the hit, so as to provide better protection.
6. Rearview mirror anti-glare function
When driving at night, if the vehicle behind us is very close to us and has its high beams on, it will shine on our rearview mirror and reflect it to our eyes, which will often cause dazzling. As a result, you can't see the road in front of you clearly, and the road conditions behind you are even more unclear, and it's all white, which leads to not daring to change lanes at will, which greatly affects driving safety. The anti-glare function of the rearview mirror can effectively alleviate this problem. By adjusting the small switch or paddle on the interior mirror, we can switch to anti-glare mode to reduce the interference of the rear lights with our vision. If you want to change lanes, you can look behind you through the interior mirror.
In short, even the low-spec model has a lot of practical and powerful convenience features. These features may seem insignificant, but they can make a huge difference when it matters most. Therefore, as car owners, we should fully understand and make use of these functions to make driving more convenient and safe.