Driving
Hazard light switch
Activates both turn signals at the same time these flashing lights tell other road users to be careful near vehicle you may have to stop for an emergency
Heat or defrost and air-conditioning controls
Check your owners manual to see how they work. practice so she can easily turn on defrost without looking at the controls
Low tire pressure warning light
Comes on if one or more tires have low air pressure
Accelerator
Controls that out of fuel going to the engine. The more fuel the engine gets the faster the vehicle go. Always operate with your right foot
Second position light switch
Controls the headlights
Right of way rules
Determines who should yield when more than one road user wants to move into the same space. Keeps traffic moving in an orderly fashion
Odometer
Displays the distance that the vehicle has travelled since manufacture l
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in Revolutions per minute
Rear facing
From birth to at least one years old and 20 pounds. Place in backseat
Controlled intersection
Has signs or traffic lights tell me what to do. You need to know the signals and signs meanings and also the right of way rules
Uncontrolled intersection
Have no signs are traffic lights. They are usually found in areas where there isn't much traffic. -as you approach them down and look for other road users. Scan intersection from left to right. If another vehicle survived at the intersection before you, slow down and yield. If two vehicles were up at same time the vehicle on the left must yield for the vehicle on the right
Trip odometer
This can be set when you start on a trip to show how far you've travelled
First postion light switch
This controls the tail lights parking lights side marker lights dashboard and license plate lights
Low beam headlights
Use any other time
High beam headlights
Use only on unlit roads when there aren't any vehicles approaching or in front of you
Parking lights
Use when stopped and you want to make your vehicle visible, don't use these lights when the vehicle is moving
Highbeam indicator
Usually a blue light that indicates the highbeam headlights are on
Turn signal indicator light
Shows whether a turn signal is on both will flash with the hazard lights are on
Alternator warning light
Shows whether the battery is charging
Temperature gauge
Shows the temperature of the engine coolant and whether the engine is overheating
Seatbelt only
12 years of age and older
Horn
Important way to communicate warnings to other road users. use it wisely
Clutch
In a vehicle with Standard transmissions, pressing the clutch pedal disconnects the engine from The transmission so you can shift gears
Door ajar warning light
Indicates a door is not properly closed
Airbag warning lights
Indicates that the vehicle is equipped with airbags. If comes on while driving there maybe a fold in the airbag system
Fuel gauge
Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank
Oil pressure warning light
Indicates the oil pressure in this engine it does not tell how much oil is in the engine
Antilock braking system warning light
Indicates the vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock brake. If the light stays on after starting the car there maybe a fault in the antilock braking system
Electronic stability control warning light
Indicates the vehicles equipped with an electronic stability control system
Check engine warning light
Indicates there's a possible fault and the engine
Brake
Is located to the left of the accelerator and is used to slow down or stop the vehicle. Power brakes need less pressure than standard brakes
Signalling
Let's other traffic know what you're intending to do. Includes turning left or right, changing lanes, parking, move forward or away from, the side of the road
Cruise control
Lets you preset a speed that will stay the same. Only use on ideal highway conditions. Don't use this on wet slippery snowy or icy surfaces in urban traffic when you're tired and on a windy day
Antilock brake system (abs)
Look for the indicator light on the dash. This electronic system keeps the wheels from locking. Vehicles with this system also have a regular braking system. The antilock brake system is activated only when you press heavily on the brake pedal.
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Makes your vehicle easier for other drivers to see you during daytime hours. These do not activate taillights and do not use these for nighttime driving
Booster seat
Must be over 40 pounds and required until at least nine years old or 4'9
Forward facing with tether
Must be over one year or 20 pounds. Place in backseat. Always use tether strap
Brake warning light
Remind you to release the parking brake before moving. If the light comes on while using the footbrake it means the brake system is not working properly
Seatbelt warning light
Reminds you to fasten your seatbelt
Speedometer
Shows the speed the vehicle is travelling
Engine temperature warning light
Shows the temperature of the engine coolant and whether the engine is overheating