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Chapter 7
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
1.Power window switches2. Door handle3.Power locking switch4.
Light switch5.Air vens6. Turnsignals / headlight dimmer
switch lever Cruise control.7.Instrument illumination8.Horn, driver’s
airbag9.Instrument cluster. Warning / indicator lights10.Windshield
wiper / washer lever.
Trip computer fuction control switch11.Steering lock / ignition / starter
switch12.Storage compartment or Switch for electric sun blind. Switch
for the Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)13.Emergency Flasher
14.Cup holder15.Glove compartment (lockable)16.Front passenger’s
airbag17.Radio18.Thumbwheel for seat heating19.Switch for rear
window defogger20.Climate controls21.Ashtray Cigarette
lighter22.Selector lever or Gearshift lever23.Adjuster control for
outside mirrors24.Parking brake lever25.Switches for menu (DIS) or
Storage compartment26.Storage compartment27.Service wallet
compartment28.Adjustable steering wheel29.Data Link Connector
(DLC) for on Board Diagnostics (OBD)30.Release lever for engine
hood31.Memory for driver's seat
What Devices Help Make
You Comfortable in a Car?
Seat-Position Controls
Steering Wheel
Air Conditioner and Heater
Air Vents
How Can You Control the
Movement of Your Car?
Ignition Switch
Gearshift for Manual Transmission
Clutch Pedal
Steering Wheel
Accelerator or Gas Pedal
Cruise Control
Brake Pedal
Parking Brake
What Devices Aid
Visibility ?
Lights
Windshield Wipers and Washer
Sun Visors
Defroster (Defogger )
Rearview and Side-View Mirrors
What Features Protect You and
Your Passengers from Injury?
Safety Belts
Air Bags
Head Restraints
Door Locks
Structural Features
What Devices Guard
Against Car Theft?
Ignition Buzzer
Locks
Alarms and Other Antitheft Devices
What Devices Provide
Information About Your Car?
Speedometer and Odometer
Fuel Gauge
Alternator Gauge or Warning Light
Temperature Gauge or Warning Light
Oil-Pressure Gauge or Warning Light
Brake Warning Light
How Can You Communicate
with Other Roadway Users?
Taillights
Directional (Turn) Signals
Emergency Flashers (Hazard Lights)
Parking Lights
Horn
What Should You Check
Before Entering Your Car?
Surrounding Area
Wheels
Car Body
Under the Hood
What Should You Check
After Entering the Car?
Close and lock all doors
Place the key in the ignition.
Adjust the seat
Adjust the head restraint
Adjust rearview and left side-view mirrors
Check the inside of the windows
Check rear window ledge
Familiarize yourself with the controls and
for any devices you may need to use while
moving
Fasten your safety belt and make sure all
passengers have fastened theirs