The Tiny Dashboard Arrow Most Drivers Overlook

vehicle you don’t know well. You might be using a rental car, borrowing a friend’s vehicle, or driving a family member’s car, and the fuel door may be positioned differently from what you’re used to. Automakers created a visual cue that requires “no instructions, no manual, and no words.” Just a quick glance at the dashboard provides the answer.

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Most drivers only notice the arrow when they actually need it. If you’re tired, rushing, or nearly out of fuel, remembering which side the fuel door