A CAR expert has explained the purposes behind a mechanical keyhole’s three positions before start so you can lessen the amount of gas and battery energy you consume while using certain features.
The driving lesson shown on TikTok begins with this slot’s lock position. Shower Glass
TikTok user LearnCar’s (@learncar) video clip notes that this lock position keeps a car’s steering wheel in a fixed position while allowing the key to be inserted and removed.
Next, he shows how the following ACC (Accessory) position gives you access to low-powered electrical components in your vehicle while the engine’s off.
Examples of these low-powered electrical features include but aren’t limited to a car’s lighting, radio, and windshield wipers, according to Nonda.
Drivers also use the ACC position when a vehicle is pushed or towed.
Engaging ACC during towing removes the steering wheel lock, easing maneuvers while allowing the use of certain assistive electrical features, like hazard and brake lights and turn signals.
This auto enthusiast then explains how moving past a mechanical key slot’s ACC position brings you to its On label.
On, sometimes labeled Run, powers a car’s instrument panel and all its electronic accessories.
Mechanics will often evaluate a vehicle in this On position to run diagnostics and check for any malfunction indicator lights on the car’s instrument panel.
Lastly, this TikTok highlights a mechanical key slot’s Start position, which activates a vehicle’s ignition switch, the primary control for starting a car.
As you turn the key, the ignition switch sends electrical power from the car’s battery to various systems, including the fuel pump, engine control unit (ECU), starter motor, and ignition system.
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