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Basic Vehicle Control. Chapter 3. Ford Taurus Instrument Panel. Instruments, Controls & Devices. Instrument Panel – directly in front of you pg 41 gauges/warning lights Varies from car to car Speedometer – mph & kilometers per hour Tachometer – indicate rpm’s – revolutions per minute - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Basic Vehicle Control
Chapter 3
Ford Taurus Instrument Panel
Instruments, Controls &
DevicesInstrument Panel – directly in front of you pg 41• gauges/warning lights• Varies from car to car
Speedometer – mph & kilometers per hourTachometer – indicate rpm’s – revolutions per minuteOdometer – indicates total number of miles drivenFuel Gauge – amount of fuel in tank
• Minimum ¼ tank except in winter min ½ tankTemperature Light – warns you if engine is too hotOil Gauge – warns if oil is not circulating at proper pressure
• Does not tell you amount of oil in engine
Instruments, Controls &
Devices - continued Alternator Warning Light – warns you if problems in autos electrical system – battery may be drained
Brake System Warning Light – remind you to release parking break or braking system may not be working
Antilock Braking System Light (ABS) – keeps brakes from locking – light indicates problem with system
Safety Belt System – fasten your seat belt
Air Bag Warning Light – air bag system not working properly
Turn Signal Indicator
High Beam Indicator -
Vehicle ControlSteering Wheel
Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever
Selector Lever – used to change gears (P-R-N-D) automatic transmission
Gear/Shift Lever – manual transmission
Ignition –
Cruise Control allows drivers to drive at a constant speedto cancel, tap brake
Parking Brake
Clutch Pedal – to the left of the brake
Brake Pedal – push pedal or pull handle
Accelerator Pedal
Lock (when the ignition switch is turned to lock, the steering wheel and gear lever are locked.
Vehicle Controls continued
Head Restraints (Padded devices on the backs of front seat/reduce whiplash)
MirrorsOutside Mirrors Rear View Mirror
Blind Spot
Horn
Hazard Flasher – located on steering column• Warn others that you are in trouble
Turn Signal Lever ( Right Up, Left Down)
Windshield Wiper / Washer (use windshield washer solution)
Light Switch
Hood Release
Heating / Air Conditioning
Seat Adjustment
Ready to Drive?
Outside ChecksObjects in path of tiresOil /water marksTires (make sure they are properly inflated)Direction of front wheelsClear windshield, windows, mirrors, headlights, taillightsCheck inside (unwanted passengers)
Ready To Drive?
Inside ChecksLock all doorsAdjust Seat (approx. 10” from steering wheel)Adjust head restraint (middle of back of your head)Adjust rearview mirrorAdjust side mirrorsFasten Safety Belts and ask passengers to do the same
Driving with Automatic
TransmissionSelector PositionsPark – locks the transmission
Should be in park before you start driving and you should put it in park every time you stop drivingNEVER shift into park when the vehicle is movingMost vehicles can’t remove the keys until the car is in park
Reverse – used for backingAlways come to a complete stop before shifting to reverseBack Up Lights come on (White in Color)
Drive – Keep pressure on the brake while shifting to drive
Overdrive – D with a circle around it - most cars automatically shift to overdrive at 40-45 mph
Driving in overdrive saves fuel and can be used in all normal forward driving.
Driving with Automatic
TransmissionSelector Positions – continuedLow (L1 – L2 or 1 – 2)Send more power to wheels at slower speedsL1 – going up or down steep grades or pulling heavy loadsL2 – driving in snow
Driving with Automatic
TransmissionStarting The VehicleMake sure the parking brake is setMake sure you are in park
If the engine has stalled – you may start it in Neutral
Fuel Injection Cars – keep foot off the acceleratorTurn the ignition on – Release when you hear engine startCheck Gauges, Warning Lights, Fuel SupplyIf you are unsure about whether or not the vehicle has started, press the accelerator once lightly.
Driving with Automatic
TransmissionHand PositionBALANCED
9 & 38 &4
Keep knuckles out some say thumbs out
Steering PointsDon’t aim right in front of you – Pick a target that is farDon’t use road lines
Driving with Automatic
TransmissionMoving (parked against right curb)Foot on brake Shift to DriveRelease Parking BrakeCheck traffic ahead, rearview mirrorPut on left turn signalCheck ahead, mirrors, blind spotRelease pressure on brake pedal and gently accelerateCheck Blind Spot againAdjust speed to match flow of traffic
Rest heel on the floor and pivot from brake to acceleratorALWAYS come to a full stop before changing gears
Driving with Automatic
TransmissionStoppingCheck traffic before slowingEase up on the acceleratorTap on brake lightly (signals intention to stop)Gradually, press on brake
Ease up just before stopping
Securing The VehicleShift to parkSet parking brakeTurn off ignition – remove keys – release brakeLock doors
Driving with Manual
TransmissionMust learn to coordinate using the clutch with the accelerator and gear selector
Key: Engage the clutch smoothly and control the friction pointFriction Point – Where you feel the engine take hold and car starts to move
Most 4 or 5 speed Reverse – either upper left or far upper or lower right or left
Driving with Manual
TransmissionGuidelines: Read owners manual
4th-5th gear – for speeds over 35-45 / highway driving
Neutral – standing still or starting the engine
1st gear – start vehicle – 10-15 mph
2nd gear – 15-25 mph
3rd gear – 25-40 mph
Shifting from a higher gear to a lower gear is known as “Downshifting.”
Driving with Manual
TransmissionUsing the ClutchAlways push the clutch to the floor before starting or before coming to a stopDo not get in the habit of “Ridding the Clutch”
Happens when you rest your foot on clutch while driving.Wears down the clutch
StartingParking brake on Clutch to the floorGear selection in Neutral