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If you’re traveling and it’s difficult to see in front of you, using your fog lights can help illuminate the road ahead and make you visible to other drivers. These special lights are better at piercing through the fog or haze than your headlights, so it’s important to use them while you’re driving. If you’re not sure what the fog light symbol looks like or where they’re located on your vehicle, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn more about what your fog lights are and how to safely use them.
Things You Should Know
- Switch on your headlights since fog lights will not turn on otherwise.
- Find the button or switch with the fog light symbol, a light with 3 horizontal lines and a vertical wavy line. Press the button or turn the switch to the On position.
- Use your fog lights when visibility is less than 100 metres (110 yd). Turn off your fog lights once visibility improves so you don’t distract other drivers.
Steps
Turning Your Fog Lights On
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![Step 1 Turn your standard headlights on.]()
Turn your standard headlights on. Fog lights usually won’t turn on unless your headlights are also lit. Use the control dial or handle switch next to the steering wheel to activate your headlights.- Fog lights won’t work if you’re using your high beams.
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![Step 2 Activate the fog light's button or switch that has a wavy vertical line.]()
Activate the fog light's button or switch that has a wavy vertical line. Look near the headlight controls for the fog light symbol, which has 3 parallel horizontal lines going through a vertical wavy line. If the control is a button, press it down to turn on the fog lights. If the control has a switch or dial, turn it until it points at the fog light symbol. The symbol will also illuminate on your dashboard so you can easily tell if your fog lights are still on.[2]- If the vertical line is to the left of the light symbol, then it turns on the front fog lights. If the wavy line is on the right side of the symbol, then it turns on the rear fog lights.
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If there’s dense fog with zero visibility, pull into a parking lot or driveway and wait for the fog to clear. If you can’t find a parking lot, pull over to the side of the road as far as you can, turn on your flashing hazard lights, and wait for the fog to clear.[5]Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://youtu.be/4HxvggH9aCY?t=17
- ↑ https://owners-manual.mazda.com/gen/en/mazda3/mazda3_8gd7ee17h/contents/05030302.html
- ↑ https://youtu.be/glObZE-XS3Q?t=349
- ↑ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/driving-in-adverse-weather-conditions-226-to-237
- ↑ https://www.weather.gov/safety/fog-driving
- ↑ https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/online_manual/study-section_7.aspx
- ↑ https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration/modify-or-build-a-vehicle/modify-or-build-a-light-vehicle-or-trailer/fog-and-driving-lights
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