How to turn on the wipers on rainy days: hot topics and practical guides on the Internet
Recently, many places across the country have experienced heavy rainfall, and driving safety in rainy days has become a hot topic. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days on the Internet to analyze the correct use of wipers in rainy days, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Top 5 popular driving topics on rainy days on the Internet
| Ranking | topic | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tips for driving in heavy rain weather | 128.5 | Weibo/Douyin |
| 2 | Solution for abnormal noise of wipers | 76.2 | Autohome/Zhihu |
| 3 | Precautions for new energy vehicles on rainy days | 58.9 | Understand the car emperor/station B |
| 4 | Rainy day accident rate data analysis | 42.3 | Headlines/public accounts |
| 5 | Popular science on wiper replacement cycle | 35.7 | Xiaohongshu/Kuaishou |
2. Complete guide to wiper operation
1. Wiper control lever position diagram
| Vehicle type | lever position | Common logos |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese cars | Right side of steering wheel | MIST/OFF/INT/LO/HI |
| German cars | left side of steering wheel | 0/I/II/AUTO |
| American cars | left side of steering wheel | OFF/INT/LO/HI |
2. Wiper speed selection criteria
| rainfall intensity | Recommended gear | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| light rain | INT (intermittent gear) | Adjust the interval frequency knob |
| Moderate rain | LO (low speed continuous gear) | Just keep your vision clear |
| Heavy rain | HI (high speed continuous gear) | It is recommended to reduce the speed |
3. Answers to recent hot questions
Q1: Why do the wipers make strange noises?
According to Douyin’s top 3 content on #carknowledge topics, 90% of wiper beating problems are caused by: ① Oil film deposition on the glass (63%) ② Aging of the wiper strips (25%) ③ Improper installation (12%). It is recommended to use special glass cleaner first.
Q2: How to use the automatic sensor wipers?
Popular answers on Zhihu point out: 1. Move the control lever to the AUTO position 2. Use the rain sensor sensitivity adjustment knob 3. Pay attention to keeping the sensor area clean (located on the upper part of the front windshield). A recent Tesla OTA update also added a wiper AI sensitivity adjustment function.
4. Wiper maintenance cycle data
| parts | Recommended replacement cycle | Abnormal signs |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber wiper strip | 6-12 months | Striped water marks/abnormal noises |
| wiper arm | 3-5 years | Insufficient pressure/angle deviation |
| Water jet motor | More than 5 years | Reduced water spray volume/abnormal noise |
5. Special weather coping skills
Expert suggestions based on Weibo's #rainstormdriving topic: 1. When encountering freezing rain, you should first start the vehicle's warm air to melt the ice. 2. Clean the wiper blades immediately after a sandstorm. 3. Before driving long distances, it is recommended to check the wiper water tank inventory (standard capacity is usually 2-3L).
Conclusion:Correct use of wipers can improve driving safety in rainy days by up to 40% (according to data from China Weather Network). It is recommended that car owners check the status of the wipers every quarter and handle any abnormalities promptly. Heavy rainfall has continued in the south recently. Drivers are advised to control their speed and use lights and wiper systems rationally.
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