Sun Visor
The sun visor is the hinged flap above the windscreen that can be lowered to block low sun from the front or side.
What is Sun Visor?
Most contain a vanity mirror, often with a light. Many visors carry the airbag warning label for child seats. Some can slide along their rod to cover more of the side window. A clip-on visor extension can block low sun from the side on long drives.
How it works
A pivot on the headliner lets the visor fold down or swing to the side window.
Why it matters for your car
Do not hang heavy items on the visor; they can fall in a crash. Read the airbag label: never put a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.
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