Driving expert unveils little-known car fuel sign trick to ease petrol station woes
A car expert has left motorists astounded by revealing features of their cars that many never knew.
This includes insights into the fuel indicator symbol that have sparked curiosity, leading to questions such about why you don't learn these things in driving lessons.
A driving whizz, known on social media as @Chequanxiaoqiao, pointed out that "many people don't know about these hidden functions in the car until their car is scrapped" - a suggestion for drivers to pay attention and discover more about their vehicles.
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Among the tips shared was the revelation that the sun visor is designed not only to block sunlight from the front but can also be swung to the side when the sunlight comes from an angle.
For those who dread the moment they have to stop at the petrol station to fill up, you're in good company. The hassle can lead to forgetfulness about which side the fuel pump is on, creating added confusion and trouble if you end up on the wrong side, trying to stretch the hose across.
However, the motoring maestro explained there's an incredibly straightforward way to know which side your fuel tank is on just by looking at your dashboard.
According to Xiao, "If you forget where the fuel tank cap is when refuelling, observe the instrument panel. The fuel tank triangular arrow points to the position of the fuel tank cap."
This ensures that motorists can be confident they're pulling up on the right side to fill up their tanks rather than navigating a tricky reverse around the petrol station.
She also doled out other incredibly useful information, such as adjusting the steering wheel's front and rear height using the "little wrench". Moreover, she pointed out, "The seatbelt can be adjusted according to the height of the driver" for a snugger fit.
For those with youngsters, she advised that to keep them safe; there's a trick to engage the child safety lock by simply twisting the key in the back seat doors to "activate the safety lock", ensuring "kids can't open the door from the inside", leaving an adult to permit their exit from the car.
In response, commenters were quick to suggest that drivers "read their manuals" upon getting a new vehicle. One person stressed: "It's important to note that all cars are not the same", highlighting that some of these hacks might not apply to every make and model.
