Unexpected uses of little-noticed car details
There are many special details on cars with unexpected uses that not all drivers know.
Every car has many small details designed by the manufacturer to be used when needed, however, drivers often forget or do not know the unexpected uses of those small parts.
Shark fins on the ceiling
Some sedan models today often have a part that looks like a shark fin on the roof of the car. The manufacturer did not design this detail just for beauty. It has a hollow structure, containing an antenna wire and a receiver to help catch the signal for the entertainment system in the car.
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| The fin acts as an antenna. |
Lever under the rearview mirror in the car
Not many new drivers know about the anti-glare function of the lever integrated under the rearview mirror in the car. Except for high-end car models equipped with anti-glare function, with popular car models today, users only need to push down the small lever behind the mirror, the mirror will be anti-glare to protect the driver's vision in cases of poor lighting.
Shift Lock button near the gear shift lever
The Shift Lock button is integrated on the gear lever of cars using automatic transmission, however not many drivers know the special function of this part.
In case the battery is weak or dead or the car stalls in the middle of the road, the driver cannot shift the gear lever to N to tow the car to the garage, at this time the Shift Lock button with the unlock function to help change gears will come into play.
Small cover on front bumper
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| Small cover on front bumper. |
On the front bumper of some car models, there is usually a small removable cover. When the car is stuck or stalled and needs to call for rescue or another car to tow it, the user opens the cover and will find a hook to hook the cable.
Trunk release lever
On SUV, Crossover or Hatchback models, this part is mounted on the inside of the luggage compartment door and is covered by a small cover. On Sedan models, it is often designed more simply with a small lever or pull rod.
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| Symbol on the trunk release lever. |
In case the car doors are all jammed, understanding the function of this detail will help you easily get out of the car. With SUVs, this cover is designed to help users easily use their hands or small tools on the car to open it… After prying the cover, just use your hand to push the trunk lever and it will pop out.