A car can keep many "secrets" in itself, the disclosure of which will bring you more comfort or benefit in use. As with any other kind modern technology, to study the instructions, or all the features of operation, the modern user spends a minimum of time or does not spend it at all, preferring to use only the most necessary. Now we will simultaneously show that this is very unprofitable and at the same time, quickly and concisely tell you what can be useful in your car.
Everyone is well aware that when blocking car doors button from the inside, there is no access from the outside, but with reverse side opening the doors is easy enough - you just need to pull the handle twice. This action is just a match for children's fun, can turn into a real disaster if it happens while driving on high speed. To protect yourself from such an outcome is enough millet - at the end of any tailgate there should be a small lever with which you can switch the lock mode. By doing this, you will eliminate the possibility of accidentally opening the door from the inside when the central lock is locked.
Keyless entry
Another one interesting feature associated with the keyless entry function. In this case, a special electronic key is used to access the car, which outwardly differs greatly from the usual counterpart, because at first glance it may seem that it has no sting. However, not everyone knows that it still exists. This is something like insurance, in case the car battery is completely discharged, opening the door will only be possible mechanically. To gain access to the sting, it is enough to look closely at the body of the key or chip card. You will definitely find a special latch with which you can open the case in which the key is stored, or simply pull out the sting. Thus, the rear door blocker will always be under control.
Window lifters
Less dangerous, but still requiring attention, is the power window control. In automated systems, where the lift/lower functions are carried out electronically, the driver can control any window using the main control unit by pressing a special button associated with a specific window. A special crumpled button stands out in this area, which is designed to block all passenger windows. It is noteworthy that in some cars from Korea, only the rear windows are blocked, and in such a way that even the driver loses access to control.
Rearview mirror
At first glance, the saloon mirror is a very primitive component, however, it may contain a rather complicated LED mounted in the extreme part of the reflective surface. This is a feature of electrochromic glasses, which have the property of preventing glare. It is very well felt in the dark. No car with high beam will not be able to hit the brightness on your eyes, as the surface immediately adapts to the level of lighting and becomes darker.
This is possible due to the presence of special photo sensors located on two opposite sides. One is watching general level illumination, and the second catches the light from other people's headlights behind. The auto-dimming function is triggered by built-in electronics that respond to sharp drop light between the environment and the rays falling on the mirror. And if this option is present, the driver can always turn it off using the button, which should be located on the body car mirror. Owners of ordinary mirrors, in order to avoid glare, just need to adjust a simple lever located there.
Salon mirror can also have additional properties. On it, you can sometimes find a button that is responsible for controlling door systems, in other words, over the gate. To connect, you need the automated system itself, i.e. doors that open with a special remote control. Then you can try to set up a connection between the button on the interior mirror and the control of the barriers.
It happens that there can be several such buttons. It is important that the signal types of the remote control and button are compatible (radio or infrared). Radio signals have a long range, but require capturing the correct frequency range, which only the manufacturer's instructions can help with.
Seat belts
Almost everyone has the next function, but few people know about its existence - seat belt adjustment. To find a comfortable height, it is enough to use a special button or latch that allows you to move the loop on the B-pillar. Remember that the loop should go through the center of the shoulder.
And as a bonus, a little "life hack". If the central locking does not work when starting the car, you can manually set up auto-activation by holding your finger on the door lock button for a few seconds. In case of successful activation, you will hear a special sound signal. Shutdown is done in the same way.
If you are not going to buy yet new car, but, nevertheless, in the near future you plan to do this, then you will be interested to know what 10 new innovative and high-tech features will be present in .
It's always interesting to know what new technologies will be in soon. Indeed, in our time, many new technologies are being introduced to modern cars. High-tech developments for the level of comfort and convenience, new fuel-saving technologies and much more have already begun their implementation on new cars, which will soon be used by all global automakers.
We decided to collect for you 10 new features that will be present in the near future on almost all new cars. So, when you are about to buy a new car, some of the features and technologies will already be familiar to you, thanks to our article.
One of the 10 features that new cars will have is a proximity key.
The car key, which opens the doors and starts the car, will soon become a thing of the past. For many years it has been used on all cars without exception around the world. But progress does not stand still. New technologies and requirements for the level of comfort have made it possible to create proximity key, which does not require any extra actions to open the car doors and start the engine. A proximity key is either a key with a built-in chip that transmits a signal via a radio channel that allows you to open and close doors at a distance and identify the car owner to turn off or turn on the security alarm, or a key fob that also has a similar chip built in. The proximity key, when you approach the car, sends a special security code to the alarm system, which gives the system a signal to open the car and disarm it. You just have to open the door and get into the car and press the engine start button (this button is already installed on almost all new high-quality cars). Arming the car is carried out in a similar way. You get out of the car, close the door, and your proximity key sends a signal to the car to activate the alarm.
Monitors. Displays. Screens. Lots of screens...
If you think that your home TV, computer monitor, tablet or smartphone are the only screens you will look at, then you are wrong. Already now, most new cars have a monitor installed on the center console, which displays various functions of the car, with which you can control the climate control, multimedia functions and other systems. It is no longer uncommon to have multiple monitors in a car. Moreover, the screens installed in cars have a very a high resolution screen, allowing you to watch videos in HD quality. More recently, such displays in the car were available only in expensive and luxury cars who were not very good quality. But today monitors are installed even on economy class cars.
Lots and lots of car video cameras.
Already now, on many middle-class cars (there are already economy class cars), the manufacturer installs video cameras that allow you to control the blind zones of the car, the picture from which is displayed on the central monitor in the car. Also, video cameras help to work the functions automatic parking, which has been used on many car models. There are also cameras inside the car that monitor the driver's eyes, determining the level of fatigue.
Air conditioner for car seats.
The appearance in 1990 of a separate air conditioner for the front seats of the car, which was developed by Saab company, has become an example of a demonstration of new technologies and new opportunities to increase driver comfort and front passenger. At first, this technology was used only on very expensive and luxurious cars. This technology is currently being seen in mid-range vehicles. The seat air conditioner consists of several fans built into the seat that regulate the air flow. The system will help cool the seat without switching on car air conditioner air cooling (climate control), and in a short time. For example, this function is useful when the sun's rays have heated the seat surface of a car that has been parked in direct sunlight. for a long time. The seat conditioner cools the seat and back of the chair in a short time. This feature saves the load on climate system a car that runs on a running engine, which reduces fuel consumption. This feature is already installed on the 2014 Kia Forte.
The function of automatic emergency braking when approaching an obstacle and the function of automatically reducing the speed of the car.
The use of video cameras, which are described above, as well as a special radar device, appeared in new cars. So in the event of an obstacle that could lead to a collision, the car itself is able to apply emergency braking without the participation of the driver or reduce the speed to the desired one in order to avoid convergence and an accident. Also, along with this function, it became possible to maintain a certain distance of the car with other objects in semi-automatic mode. traffic without driver involvement. Almost a year ago, more than one car did not have such functions, with the exception of some technologies in cars. Volvo. But today, such technology has begun to appear not only on luxury cars (), but also on automotive products companies such as Subaru and General Motors, whose models belong to the middle class. The only difference from expensive cars this absence automatic braking. In cheaper cars, the function plays the role of a collision warning, flashing a danger indication to the driver on the instrument panel.
Eight and nine speed automatic transmissions.
Despite the fact that many automakers have not yet installed 8 and having double clutch, they already have developments and technologies for their creation and subsequent installation on their serial vehicles. Nowadays, some manufacturers, especially premium brands, have already introduced such automatic transmissions on their stock cars. Very soon we will see the appearance of such boxes on middle-class cars, and then on cars of a cheaper segment. New automatic transmissions more speeds, allow you to increase the power of the car, increase acceleration from a standstill and at the same time, by unloading the engine, reduce fuel consumption.
Internet applications.
The penetration of the Internet into everyday life has not bypassed automotive environment. So in recent years, the number of Internet applications created for a car that can be installed in a multimedia automotive system applied on modern cars. So many applications are designed for the convenience of the driver, allowing less distraction of the driver while using the car's functions. Apps such as Pandora and Spotify allow the driver to listen to music from the Internet without distraction. It is also possible to use the social short message service Facebook and the short message service Twitter. For example, Audi and Chrysler already offer such systems with Internet access.
Steering wheel rotation adjustment function.
Someone likes to turn the steering wheel with one little finger, someone, on the contrary, needs a harder sports steering wheel. It all depends on personal preferences and management style. Until recently, it was not possible to combine different steering wheel settings in one car. But today, systems have begun to appear that allow you to configure custom steering wheel rotation settings. This became possible due to the abandonment of the power steering, which was replaced by electric amplifier steering mechanism. So far, only two Korean companies are using this technology. brands Kia and Hyundai. In some models of these brands, using special buttons, you can change the factory settings for steering wheel rotation. So by pressing the corresponding button, you can select comfort mode rotation of the steering mechanism (the steering wheel can be easily turned with one finger) or sports mode(the steering wheel becomes stiffer with limited rotation).
Unusual design and style of new cars.
Now there is a steady automotive fashion trend, which is the use of black rims and the use of LEDs. We are not sure that this fashion will last very long, but, nevertheless, as in its time, when vinyl roofs and two-tone car body painting were in vogue, the beginning of the 21st century will go down in history as the widespread use of LEDs on cars. In fact, LEDs are not only beautiful. LEDs help you see other vehicles on the road more effectively than vehicles fitted with traditional light bulbs.
High-tech aerodynamic developments and their application on modern cars.
All automakers in the world have recently been trying, using various developments. Reducing the weight of the body (due to the use of aluminum and carbon fiber in the structure), suspension, the use of a smaller engine with the addition of a turbine, the introduction of a stop-start engine function (automatically turning off the engine when stopped at a traffic light) and much more are used by car manufacturers in order to though not by much, but to reduce the amount of fuel consumption by the engine. But the main developments automotive companies are to reduce aerodynamic air resistance. For example, Toyota created the ideal aerodynamic rear-view mirrors, which helped to reduce the coefficient of aerodynamic drag, reducing fuel consumption by up to 1 liter per 100 kilometers. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors have developed a technology to reduce air resistance by creating special guide plates (located in front of the cooling radiator), which, depending on the speed, are automatically adjusted and direct air flows in such a way that aerodynamic drag has the lowest rate.
So that opportunities to reduce fuel consumption traditional cars far from exhausted and this does not mean that in order to spend on fuel small funds you need to buy a Toyota Prius.
Article about useful options cars, which, however, not all motorists are aware of. At the end of the article - interesting video about 35 useful car functions.
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Very often you can observe how people own good, technical things, but absolutely do not know how to use them. iPhone owners only use them to make calls, while drivers quality cars do not know a significant proportion of the functions of their vehicle.
On the one hand, since the car performs its main task - to transport from point A to point B, then why fill your head with unnecessary information. On the other hand, since all these mysterious buttons and levers are installed by engineers, it means that they are needed for something.
In this review, we will try to expand the knowledge of motorists regarding some interesting and useful features, the existence of which in their car they did not even suspect.
Child safety
People who are parents when choosing family car First of all, pay attention to the presence of a door lock button. As a rule, all doors are securely fixed from a single button in such a way that it is impossible to open them from the outside. But if an inquisitive child accidentally pulls the handle on the door twice, then he can fall out right on the go, especially if the parents neglected the seat belts.
To avoid the described situation, you should look for some kind of lever at the end of the rear door. After switching it to another position with the central lock unlocked from the passenger compartment, the rear doors can no longer be opened.
A similar lever can be found on both rear doors, which guarantees maximum safety for passengers on rear seats. When equipped with a car keyless entry the driver may decide that the electronic key does not have a traditional folding "stinger". But this opinion is erroneous, because if the battery of the car is suddenly discharged, the owner simply will not be able to get into the salon.
The situation is absurd, and therefore you need to take a closer look at the chip card or case electronic key. There should be either a latch from which the “sting” should be removed, or a small cap hiding it. Thus, the owner always has a way to open his car manually, and at the same time get to the back door and activate the blocker.
Power window lock
Someone will find this feature strange, but in order to protect the same children who can hang out the window and catch a cold, sometimes you need to securely block them.
On machines with power windows, the control unit on the driver's door has five buttons. Why, if there are only four windows? And after all, a rare motorist gets acquainted with the instructions in order to find the answer to this question. This "extra" button prevents passengers from lowering their windows, blocking them all, except for the driver's.
For some Korean brands, this function works partially, blocking only the rear windows. And sometimes so that even the driver then can not open them.
Chameleon Mirror
Next, we propose to study salon mirror. If a certain LED is visible on it, passing along the edge of the surface or mounted in the case itself, such a mirror is called electrochromic. Fundamental difference of this design from mirrors with anti-reflective coating - preventing glare.
Its action can be compared with chameleon glasses in visually impaired people: if in dark time 24 hours a car with bright headlights or high-beam lights on will follow, such a mirror will automatically dim.
Special photo sensors are installed inside the mirror, one of which is directed forward to assess the illumination of the road, and the second is directed back to control the light from the cars following behind. When the difference between street lighting and artificial light source in the form of other people's headlights is too great, modern electronics automatically starts the dimming process. A small button located on the mirror will disable the option if the dimming interferes with the driver. On some models, it is activated by a single press, on some - after holding it for a while.
There is also a hidden lever on classic mirrors, but in this case when it is adjusted, the angle of the mirror will change, saving from the blinding light of other people's lights.
Garage door control
These are not all the abilities that a salon mirror has. Some cars allow you to control the opening and closing with it. garage doors by simple programming, turning the mirror into a remote control.
This option is available, for example, in Mercedes and BMW, whose mirrors on the lower edge of the body have control buttons. Ideally, the owner will need to select one of the buttons and bring the included gate remote to it to read the signal. If the type and frequency range of the signals match, the remote control will bind very quickly and on your own. If the procedure does not succeed the first time, then you will have to refer to the car manual
Seat belt adjustment
Could the seat belt have some hidden features that the driver would not know about?
It turns out that not every car owner knows how to use belts at all. For example, it is desirable not to install the driver's seat in the rearmost position. In this case, a fixed belt will cause great discomfort, contribute to driver fatigue, and prevent reaching the levers and buttons. No less dangerous is the extreme forward position, in which the driver almost lies with his chest on the steering wheel, and in case of a sudden impact on the car, he will create a risk of strangulation with a belt.
The belt cannot simply be "thrown" on itself, it must be securely latched with a lock. The recommended gap between it and the human body is 25 mm, so that you can only stick your palm through. During operation, the belt can stretch, twist, so before each trip it should be brought into proper shape.
And here it turns out that drivers do not know about the possibility of adjusting the belt to the height of a person. On the middle pillar there is a special loop that moves vertically by pressing a button or a latch. Thus, the driver can adjust the height of the belt so that it lies correctly on the center of the shoulder.
Looking for a gas tank
If a person has rented a car in another city or borrowed it from a spouse/friend and is faced with the need to refuel, then at the gas station he will have to run around it in search of a gas tank. In order not to waste time and effort, there is a hint in the car. On the instrument panel, near the icon with the image of a gas station, an arrow is drawn, the direction of which shows the location of the tank.
Disabling ESP
Security control is very useful system preventing the vehicle from skidding. But situations on the road are different, and slipping can be vital, for example, to get out of a dirty hole. A radical way to solve the problem is to pull the fuse. But this option is capable of causing irreparable harm to all electronics associated with the system, and sacrificing a good option for the sake of a single problem is unwise.
A different way out of the situation depends on the model of the car. Some have a dedicated button that, while not completely disabling ESP, still provides some wiggle room. Other models respond to the intensity and duration of pressing said button to give a feedback. Finally, the third instances provide the desired result by specific manipulations with the units of the machine. So certain models Toyota brand turn off the ESP under the influence of a combination of handbrake and brake.
Useful life hacks for motorists
Finally, some more interesting tips:
- If the operation of the central lock is disabled in the car during the start of movement, you should fix the door lock button pressed for a couple of seconds. After sound signal the function is activated, it is disabled by similar actions;
- The sun can blind the driver not only in those moments when it shines directly into the eyes. Side light can also distract from the road, making you squint. In this case, it will also come to the rescue. Sunshield, which, it turns out, can not only be raised and lowered, but also rotated 90 degrees. At the same time, such a visor will protect the driver from uneven tanning.
Today, almost every car is endowed with features that not all drivers know about. Meanwhile, these useful "features" can seriously make life easier for each of us. The problem is that most of these hidden features are used so rarely that many will never know about the nice feature of their car.
In fact, most of these features are universal and are present in the vast majority of cars, regardless of make and model. Note that experienced drivers, most likely, they know about most of these functions, but for beginners, this material can be useful and help you learn a lot of new things.
Gas tank pointer
Usually we do not notice this, but most of the cars love their owners and do their best to suggest some useful features to them. If you are in a new car for yourself and have not yet had time to learn which side the gas tank neck is located on, just look at dashboard- usually there is a small triangle next to the gas station icon, which indicates the correct side. But let's make a reservation right away that these days this is not true for all models - sometimes this icon is not there.
Degrees of freedom of the sun visor
You can often see how the driver, squinting, tries not to be distracted by the low sun, looking into the cabin from the side and warming half of the face. Most likely, he does not know that the sun visor under the ceiling can hang on one loop, moving towards the side window.
Disabling ESP
To begin with, let's recall - and tell someone - what ESP is. This abbreviation has nothing to do with Spanish and stands for Electronic Stability Program. It can also be called ESC (Electronic Stability Control). This function active safety prevents the vehicle from skidding by computer-controlled torque delivery to one or more wheels.
Sometimes this undoubtedly useful bells and whistles can get in the way. For example, if you need to pull a car out of snow or mud captivity, or you just want to drift a little. In a word, if you can’t do without slipping, there is a special button with the icon of a car in a skid. Often you need to hold it for a few seconds to turn off the function, but sometimes a simple press is enough.
If there is no such button, but the system is, you can simply pull out the corresponding fuse in the shield, but it is important not to turn off something else important along with it. We add that it will not work to completely disable ESP - at a dangerous moment, according to the system, it will automatically work anyway.
Heated side mirrors
This function is often present in the equipment description, but many drivers do not know how it is turned on. Answer: automatically with the heating on rear window. In most cars, this feature, which is useful in our country, does not have a separate button for activation. Although, for example, on many models Volkswagen brands You can turn on the heating of the mirrors by moving the knob for their adjustment to the appropriate position.
Electronic hand brake
The vast majority of drivers mistakenly believe that the electronic handbrake is a useless thing in everyday life and use it only on major holidays. In fact, an electronic handbrake can also save you while driving if the main ones fail. You just need to press the button.
Air conditioning in winter
Sometimes even in winter it is so damp and humid that the windows begin to sweat. If this suddenly starts to happen, just turn on the air conditioner. If it's not very cold outside, it will handle it and you won't have to constantly use a rag. And do not try to save the situation with a simple windshield blowing - often this does not help.
glass
Let's make a reservation right away that this function does not work on all cars, but if so, then you are in luck. If you hold down the unlock button on the alarm key fob for a few seconds, you can lower everything at once side windows. The lock button closes them in the same way. This is extremely useful in hot weather when hot air needs to be expelled from the car.
Electric locks and power windows, once considered an unaffordable luxury in a car, are now moving into the category of completely ordinary things. In addition, the automotive industry does not stand still, and today there are a huge number of additional features in the car, many of which are available in inexpensive trim levels.
Thanks to these features, driving becomes more comfortable and easier. The choice of functions, of course, depends on the preferences, needs and capabilities of the future car owner.
Let's analyze the most popular, convenient and necessary functions of modern cars.
Remote control
A very handy feature that allows you to open the car without using a key. To get into the car, you just need to press a button on the remote control, and door locks open. This is not only additional comfort, but also reliable system security. For example, if you are in a poorly lit area, fiddling with keys is inconvenient, and sometimes unsafe. The control panel will save you from such a problem. Or if something happened emergency situation, and there is no time to look for keys and open the door, then the remote control will easily help you out.
Most often, remote opening of locks has two modes. Press the remote control button once - the lock on the driver's door opens, twice - the locks of all doors open. It is thanks to this function that no one gets into the car except you.
ABS - anti-lock braking system
A system that continuously monitors the speed of rotation of the wheels and, if necessary, affects the operation of the brakes in the car. Such a system is faster and more efficient than a similar one, but already under the guidance of the driver himself. The presence of anti-lock brake system is additional guarantee the safety of your car - you will be sure that the brakes will not fail, and driving even in difficult conditions will be under control.
OnStar system
The presence of this system allows you to communicate in emergency unforeseen situations with living people. What does it mean? Let's say your car broke down in a completely deserted place. No one seems to be able to help you. Click desired button a consultant will contact you. He will help fix the breakdown, call a tow truck, if necessary. If airbags have been deployed in your car, it will take an interest in your condition and call the necessary services. This feature is also for additional security and protection of the car: when you leave the keys inside the cabin, OnStar will open the door for you, and if the car is stolen, it will track its location and send the data to the police. Convenient, isn't it?
ESP - slip control and stabilization system
This system has many subsystems that control the car as a whole. It's wheel control brake pads, pedals, steering wheel, etc. The computer understands what the driver wants to do and controls the controls. If suddenly the car gets out of control of the driver, this system intervene and regain control. She provides better stability machines, controls power, brakes right wheels, resumes the disturbed trajectory and gives the driver time to regain control. For critical situations, this system is just a godsend and brings great benefits.
GPS - navigation system
The GPS navigation system is a great help giving a large number of benefits. For an unfamiliar city or region, this system is very useful, it helps to navigate. The navigator selects the shortest path and saves your fuel and time.
Also, another useful function of the navigator is the detection of traffic jams and notification of them. Some may find it useless, but big city- just an irreplaceable contraption. Good navigators are equipped with information about all gas stations, hospitals, ATMs, maintenance stations, police stations and so on. The function of finding the way back deserves special praise.
Adjustable pedals and steering wheel
In many cars now there is not only seat adjustment, but also the steering wheel. After all, from convenient and proper fit the driver directly depends on the safety of the trip. Pedals can also be adjusted (not all cars, of course). Properly adjusted pedals help you operate easier and faster in both emergency cases, as well as normal traffic. This function is additional opportunity accident warnings.
Socket in the center console
Previously, in cars, nothing was installed on the console, except for the cigarette lighter, and in vain. Now sockets are being installed in cars, which is of great benefit. The phone is dead, you urgently need to call, but there is always a socket at hand. You can charge your laptop and other gadgets. The presence of an outlet has become an indisputable plus, and made the trip much more comfortable.
Multimedia, DVD player
Of course not so much necessary thing, but to be honest, quite pleasant. Traveling a long distance is pretty boring. This is especially acute if there are children in the car who cannot just sit for a long time and begin to act up. And then help will come DVD player, on which you can not only listen to music, but also watch movies and cartoons. The player often comes with wireless headphones, which is convenient for both your passengers and you, since you do not have to be distracted by extraneous noise. \
Side airbags
Every driver who takes their safety and the safety of their passengers seriously knows how useful and necessary given function. Today, the security system is even more reliable than before: there are not only front airbags, but also side airbags. They protect passengers and the driver from a side impact, this additional measure security will not be superfluous.
Summing up, we can say that all of the above systems and functions are designed to help the driver, and, if possible, make his life and the lives of passengers easier, while making the trip convenient, comfortable and safe. But, despite all these features, do not forget that the car was and remains the most dangerous transport, so be especially careful, careful and careful on the road.
