Women often forget 7 useful technologies when driving

(Baonghean.vn) - If you ignore the user manual and do not pay attention to "searching" for the features on the car, drivers, especially women, will miss many devices installed by the manufacturer for use when needed. Below are some car equipment that women often ignore when driving.

1. Hands-free calling support function

It is not difficult to see women on the road always holding their phones, making calls or texting while driving. It is dangerous, just a few seconds of inattention can cost women dearly if an unexpected situation occurs.

Many car models today support phone connection for hands-free calling, and you only need to connect once, and the next time you get in the car, the phone will automatically connect to the car. Then, you can comfortably talk without taking your hands off the steering wheel.

2. Shift Lock button

Normally, for automatic transmission vehicles, when the engine is turned off, it is impossible to shift gears from P to N, R or D; in case the vehicle stalls in the middle of the road, if you lack experience, you will not know how to safely move the vehicle to the side of the road. Manufacturers have made a small pin (Shiftlock button) to be able to shift gears without starting the vehicle.

The shiftlock button is usually hidden under a plastic cover on the gearshift or above the steering wheel shaft. To use it, simply remove the plastic cover, press down on the small latch and shift gears, asking a few people to help push the car to a safe position.

The Shift Lock button on the car's gearshift area has the function of unlocking the gearshift when the engine is not running. On automatic transmission vehicles, a locked gearshift cannot be shifted from one position to another without starting the engine.

3. Dead air vents on the dashboard

Fixed air vents, blowing directly into the A-pillar or mounted along the windshield, have the effect of pushing hot air to heat the windshield and window glass, helping the driver to see the rearview mirror outside the car. This windshield heating function is effective when driving in foggy areas and when it is raining.

For some cars that have been used for a long time, the inside air vents are often loose and leak cold air, causing the opposite effect of fogging up the car windows. Therefore, you need to take good care of this part to always ensure safety when driving in poor visibility conditions.

4. Manual gear shifting function on automatic transmission vehicles

In normal driving conditions, you just need to shift the gear lever to D to drive or R to reverse. However, most automatic transmission cars have a manual forced gear shifting support function.

When driving on mountainous areas, on steep downhill roads, using the brakes to stop the car for a long distance is extremely dangerous, because the brakes can burn out and lose their brakes. You should practice using the manual gear shifting function on automatic cars, which helps to stop the car using both the engine and the brakes in combination, which will reduce the load on the brake system and make it safer.

5. Automatic parking assistance system

Parking is one of the skills that makes many women worry the most when moving around the city or entering and exiting parking lots. But unfortunately, not all cheap popular car models are equipped with this advanced technology.

Some cars have parallel parking, or both parallel and perpendicular parking. Ask your sales representative to find out if your car has an automatic parking system. If you’re lucky enough to own one, practice on the driving track and you’ll see how much of a worry-free experience this technology can be.

6. Automatic speed control system

Cruise Control helps the car set its own speed without the driver having to step on the accelerator. To activate, simply press the Cruise button, when the Cruise light appears on the dashboard, press the Set- button again, the car will run at the speed at the set time. Once activated, the Set+ and Set- buttons become buttons to increase or decrease the speed. The system will be turned off when the brake is applied or the Cancel button is pressed.

Please note that you should only activate this function when driving on the highway, with little traffic and a speed above 40km/h. Using this function skillfully can help save fuel and, importantly, make the accelerator pedal less tired on the highway.

7. Bumper cover

This round cover covers the cable hook inside. When the car breaks down on the road, flip this cover open to find the hook to hook the cable and ask another car to help pull it away.

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