Basic Vehicle Operation Chapter 3 Basic Vehicle Operation

Controls, Devices, and Instruments 3.1 Controls, Devices, and Instruments

Vocabulary Shift Lever Shift Indicator Mirror’s Blind Spot Tachometer Odometer Antilock Braking System (ABS) Key Fob Target Braking Point Wheel Lock-Up Transmission Clutch Semi-Automatic Transmission

Vehicle Controls Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment Selector lever Gear shift lever Ignition switch Cruise control Parking brake Brake pedal Accelerator pedal

Shift Indicator Positions Shift Indicator-shows the gear positions of an automatic transmission. P-Park…Locks the transmission R-Reverse…gear used for backing up N-Neutral…vehicle rolls with no power D-Drive…position for moving forward L-Low Gears…allows engine to send more power to wheels

Devices for Safety, Communication, and Comfort Safety Belts-protection from injury Head Restraint-padded devices on back of seats Inside/Outside Mirrors-allows better vision and more information for the driver Horn-allows for better communication while behind the wheel

Devices… Hazards-turn lights flash at same time Turn Signal-indicate intent to turn Windshield Wipers-used when it rains Light Switch-turns on internal lights Hood Release-releases hood for work HVAC-Heater and AC control inside Temperature Sun Visor-blocks sun rays Seat Adjustment Lever-Moves seat back and forth for short or tall people

Instrument Panel Speedometer Tachometer Odometer Fuel Gauge Temperature light/gauge Oil Pressure light/gauge Alternator light/gauge Brake system light ABS light Safety belt light Airbag light Turn signal indicators High-beam indicator

3.2 Getting Ready to Drive

Introduction Must check around your vehicle before getting in Circle of safety Look around and underneath

Outside Checks Objects in path Stains Tires Windshield, windows, headlights, and tail-lights Back window ledge Inside for unwanted passengers

Getting In the Vehicle Have keys ready Approach from front Get in quickly

Inside Checks Lock doors Adjust the seat Adjust the wheel 10 inches Adjust the wheel Head restraint Mirrors Seat belts

Starting, Stopping, Steering, and Targeting 3.3 Starting, Stopping, Steering, and Targeting

Starting the Engine In park Fuel Injection – keep foot off accelerator Turn ignition switch to on Check gauges, warning lights, and fuel supply

Hand Position Clock Face 9/3 to 8/4 Keep hands on outside of wheel at all times

Steering Target Slight steering correction Fixed object in distance, in center of path Slight steering correction Always Use Hand Over Hand (HOH) Steering for major turns and Hand To Hand (HTH) Steering when making minor steering changes Always wear seat belts

Putting the Vehicle in Motion Press on foot brake Move selector to Reverse/Drive Check for traffic Signal Ease off brake, until you are ready to accelerate Cancel signal Adjust speed Always come to a full stop before shifting into another gear

Acceleration Control Accelerate smoothly and gently only after taking your foot off the brake. Allow vehicle to idle and begin to take off, then add a smooth transition by gently accelerating to desired speed.

Stopping the Vehicle Check traffic Let off accelerator Begin braking gently Full stop

Securing the Vehicle After full stop, shift into Park Turn off all accessories Roll Up Windows Turn off ignition, and remove the key Seat belt

Leaving the Vehicle Check mirrors Make sure you have keys Left head check Get out Lock Doors Walk around back of vehicle

3.4 Driving With Manual Transmission -Transmission-converts engine speed into power to turn the wheels -Clutch-connects the rotating engine shaft to the gears in the transmission

Advantages/Disadvantages of Manual Transmission Fuel Economy Only 1 Hand on Steering Wheel Gear Shifting Mistakes

Semi-Automatic Transmission “Clutchless Manual Transmission” Clutch is replaced with electronics that allow the driver to shift gears manually by moving a shift lever.