Fog lights. Some vehicles are equipped with fog lights installed in the lower part of the front bumper. The fog lights can be turned on using the steering column switch only when the exterior lighting is on.
Rear fog light. The rear fog light bulb is installed in the left rear light. The fog light can be turned on with the steering column switch only when the exterior lighting is on.
Direction indicators. Direction indicator lamps are installed in the headlights, rear and side lights. Direction indicators are switched on by the left steering column switch (lamps of one side depending on the position of the switch) or hazard warning switch (all lamps at once).
Headlight corrector. Some cars are equipped with a headlight corrector, which allows changing the direction of the headlight beam in the vertical plane depending on the load.
Useful tips
If the headlights suddenly start to shine dimly, and the parking light flashes when the turn signal is turned on, restore the contact of the ground wire with the body.
Make it a habit to change your light bulbs regularly (especially headlights). Over time, the bulb becomes cloudy and the brightness of the lamp decreases. This process occurs quite slowly, and the driver does not notice the gradual deterioration of road illumination.
Recently, more and more cars have appeared whose headlights shine like a Christmas tree, in various shades of blue. All this is called "xenon" and is considered very cool. There is no dispute that xenon headlights, installed as standard on the latest models of foreign cars, illuminate the road much better, and the car with them looks much more impressive. It is not surprising that many are also trying to improve their car, especially since now on the shelves there are a lot of "xenon" lamps of various manufactures (most often Chinese). Don't buy into cheap stuff: these lamps have nothing in common with real xenon gas-discharge lamps without filaments. These are ordinary lamps with tinted glass. The light transmittance of such glass is significantly lower than that of standard lamps, the filaments of fakes are usually installed out of focus, a headlight with such a lamp, despite its external effectiveness, practically does not illuminate anything, only additionally mercilessly blinds oncoming drivers. In addition, manufacturers of such lamps, in order to compensate for the decrease in luminous flux, increase their power above the norm. Often, their installation leads to melting of wire insulation and damage to electrical equipment. And a fire is also possible. It is better not to buy a "headache" with your money, but buy high-quality ordinary lamps.
Sooner or later, the bulbs in the rear lights burn out. It would seem that nothing could be simpler - take a new bulb that matches the size of the base and voltage, and install it instead of the burnt out one. However, keep in mind that the rear lights use bulbs with the same base, but different power: 5W and 21W. And this is an important detail. Do not mix up the bulbs: 5-watt bulbs are installed for the side lights, 21-watt bulbs - in the turn signals and brake lights. If you install low-power bulbs in the brake lights and turn signals, other drivers simply will not see your signals in inclement weather. And powerful bulbs in the "side lights" will greatly interfere with drivers driving behind you and irritate them. Accordingly, their attitude towards you will be the same.
