Control Devices & Instruments NV Driver Education Curriculum Unit 3: The Driving Task Presentation 2 of 7 TOPICS: -Vehicle Controls -Instrument Panel -Gear positions

Essential Question… Discuss with your group for a couple of minutes. Describe the safety checks you should perform before driving and why it is important to do so.

Be Advised Location and description for all instruments and features are located in the Vehicle Owner’s Manual. Car image from: http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f37/jeep-likely-get-entry-level-model-based-fiat-panda-cross-77006/index3.html Manual image from: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/chrysler-does-away-with-paper-owners-manual/ Retrieved: 12/02/09

Vehicle Controls Locations may vary. Horn Turn Signal & Head Lights 2 3 1 Locations may vary. 4 Horn Turn Signal & Head Lights Turn left, push down Turn right, push up 1 2 Windshield Wipers Adjust speed of wiper Cruise Control Set cruise (speed) control 3 Headlights image from: http://www.ehow.com/how_4551092_use-turn-signal.html Wiper image from:http://www.am-autoparts.com/AM/Switches-and-Levers/Chevrolet/Camaro/ Steering Wheel image from: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/car-chat/438203-review-2010-mercedes-e550.html Retrieved: 12/02/09 4

Floor Pedals Accelerator Brake Clutch Dead Pedal Parking Brake Far right, speed control Brake Left of accelerator, slow/stop Clutch Manual shift vehicles Dead Pedal Far left (or flat spot), to rest left foot Parking Brake Under dash (foot pedal) or by seat (hand lever) A B C P D Floorboard image from: http://www.tailored-car-mats.com/ Parking brake image from:http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/80233-car-interior-detailing.html Retrieved: 12/01/09 P

Comfort Control Devices (HVAC) Ventilation system controls interior climate Temperature Fan Speed Air Conditioning (A/C) Defrost Recycle Air Air Flow 1 2 3 1 6 5 4 2 3 4 Image from: http://www.tailored-car-mats.com/ Retrieved 12/01/09 5 6

Other Devices Hazard Flashers Hood Release Trunk Release 1 2 3 5 4 Hazard Flashers Usually red in color Hood Release Sometimes confused with brake release Trunk Release Floor lever or dash button Fuel Door Release 1 3 2 4 Brake/hood image from: http://forum.imcdb.org/forum_topic-4662-31298-Test_Drives.html Gas/truck image from: http://my.is/forums/f87/now-available-x-package-w-pics-no-56k-thread-9-17-2006-a-306510/ Hazard image from: http://carinfos.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html Retrieved: 12/02/09 5

Instrument Panel Speedometer Techometer Fuel Gauge Temperature 1 Speedometer Techometer Fuel Gauge Temperature Odometer & Trip Odometer Oil Pressure Turn Signal Indicator Light High Beam Indicator Light 1 2 3 4 2 3 5 4 5 Image from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pythagoras/1571657939/ Retrieved: 12/02/09

Warning Lights ABS Alert Airbag Alert Alternator Charging Brake System Alert Check Engine Low Tires Open Door Alert Seatbelt Alert Image from: http://www.turbocelica.com/PreviousRides/1990CelicaAllTrac/default.htm Retrieved: 12/02/09

Symbols & Controls A. B. C. D. E. N. F. G. H. I. J. L. K. M. O. P. Q. See Worksheet THEFT A. B. C. D. E. N. F. G. H. I. J. L. K. M. O. P. Q. R. S. T. Slide from Montana Driver Ed Curriculum http://www.opi.mt.gov/drivered/curric/ Answers: A. Air-Bag ON/OFF Switch B. Air-Bag Readiness C. Anti-lock Brake System D. Antitheft System E. Auxillary Power Source (cigarette lighter) F. Battery Charging System G. Braking System Warning H. Caution Possible Injury I. Climate Control System J. Door Lock/Unlock K. Engine Oil Pressure L. Engine Temperature Gauge M. Fasten Safety Belts N. Fog Lamps O. 4-Wheel Drive Low/High P. Fuel Gauge Q. Fuses R. Hazard Flashers S. Headlamp Control Switch T. Daytime Running Light indicator

Symbols & Controls NN. U. V. W. X. GG. Y. Z. AA. BB. CC. EE. DD. FF. See Worksheet NN. U. V. W. X. GG. Y. Z. AA. BB. CC. EE. DD. FF. HH. II. JJ. KK. LL. MM. O/D OFF ETS Slide from Montana Driver Ed Curriculum http://www.opi.mt.gov/drivered/curric/ Answers: U. High Beam Indicator Light V. Hood Release W. Horn X. Ignition Switch Y. Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch Z. Lighter AA. Master Lighting Switch BB. Overdrive “Off” CC. Parking Lights DD. Power Side View Mirrors EE. Power Windows FF. Rear Window Defroster GG. Electronic Traction System “off” HH. Tilt Steering Wheel lever II. Trunk Release JJ. Turn Signal Indicator Lights KK. Windshield Defroster LL. Windshield Washer MM. Windshield Wipers NN. Cruise Control

Shift Indicator Positions The shift indicator shows the gear position of an automatic transmission Steering column Instrument Panel Console (show here) Common positions are P, R, N, D, L P R N D L Image from: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2010-ford-fusion-4.htm?photo=1732618&perspective=interior Retrieved: 12/03/09 *May also see: 2, 1; D2, D1; or L2, L1

Park (P) P = PARK Locks the transmission Can only remove the key from the ignition when the lever is in PARK P R N D L Image from: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2010-ford-fusion-4.htm?photo=1732618&perspective=interior Retrieved: 12/03/09

Reverse (R) R = REVERSE Used for backing up Always come to a complete stop before shifting into REVERSE P R N D L Image from: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2010-ford-fusion-4.htm?photo=1732618&perspective=interior Retrieved: 12/03/09

Neutral (N) N = NEUTRAL Allows the wheels to roll without engine power If engine stalls while driving, must shift into NEUTRAL to restart the engine while moving P R N D L Image from: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2010-ford-fusion-4.htm?photo=1732618&perspective=interior Retrieved: 12/03/09

Drive (D) & Low (L) D D = DRIVE For moving forward Some with overdrive, shown as a D with a circle or square around it. L = LOW* For moving forward, in lower gear rations For towing or going up and down steep hills D P R N D L Image from: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2010-ford-fusion-4.htm?photo=1732618&perspective=interior Retrieved: 12/03/09 *May also see: 2, 1; D2, D1; or L2, L1

First cars with electric starters Did You Know? Final Thoughts In 1902, Henry Leland created the Cadillac Motor Car Company. After the wife of a friend was killed crank-starting her car, Leland began putting electric starters in the 1912 Cadillac models. Ad Image from: http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2008/09/gms_picks_for_its_10_most_impo.html Retrieved: 12/02/09 Crank image from: http://mred-old-cars.blogspot.com/ Retrieved: 01/04/10 1912 Cadillac (7 models) First cars with electric starters