Warning and Alert Symbols

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Warning and Alert Symbols

• Lauren Harris

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Airbag On/Off Switch

• Only should be used if a child is younger than 12
  or they have a medical condition
• Safest seat for children younger than 12 is in
  the backseat
• One should sit 10 inches away from the airbag

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Air bag Activation

• Checks for malfunctions
• The light will go out if everything is working
  properly
• The light will stay on if something is wrong
• Very important to have it checked and replaced if
  airbag is deployed

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Antilock Brake System Activation

• This system is important because it prevents your
  brakes from locking while breaking
• Can also reduce braking distance
• Reduced the risk of multiple vehicle crashes by
  18 percent

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Theft Deterrent System Activation

• In a truck, the driver enters a pre-selected code
  when the car is started
• Effective when the truck is parked at night or
  engine is idling
• Incorrect code- the engine will shut down after a
  delayed time

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12 Volt Extension Outlet

• Do not let the electrical equipment exceed more
  than 20 amps
• If it does it may blow a fuse

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Battery/Alternator Warning Light

• If light stays on, then there is a problem with
  the charging system
• Be careful about leaving your car lights on for
  long periods of time
• Always have spark plugs in your trunk in case
  your battery dies

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Brake Warning Light

• The light can come on for two reasons
• The emergency brake is on
• Lost pressure in half of the brake system

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Safety Alert Symbol

• Alerts you and others of hazards that could be
  either in or on the car

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More Symbols

• Vent and Air Flow Control System- can control
  heat and cooling system as well as the direction
  the air flows
• Door locks- can have manual or power locks
• - Cars also have child safety locks for the back
  seat

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Low Oil Pressure Warning Light

• Usually a low oil level in engines crankcase
• Add more oil to reach the full oil level on the
  dipstick

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Temperature Indicator

• Make sure your temperature gage does not go into
  the red/hot zone
• If this happens, turn off the A/C and run turn
  the heat all the way up
• This helps the radiator to push out the heat from
  the cooling system

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Seat Belt Reminder

• Click It or Ticket It
• As of 2006, 81 of people in the U.S. wear their
  seatbelt

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• Fog lamps- used for fog or misty conditions
• Lights will go out when high beams are on
• Drive Wheel Selector- 2HI, 4HI, 4LO

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Fuel Indicator

• The fuel light will come on when you are low on
  fuel
• Sometimes a car might make a ding noise to notify
  driver
• Newer cars tell you how many miles you can drive
  before your vehicle runs out of gas

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• Fuse box- when replacing make sure you use the
  same correct amperage
• If fuse keeps blowing, then there might be an
  electrical short somewhere
• Emergency flashers- warn people that there is a
  problem with your car

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Signals and Lights

• Turn Signal/Wiper Stalk-
• Lift lever up right signal
• Push lever down left signal
• 3) Windshield wipers turn knob on lever for
  speed
• High Beam Lights- turn off when within 500 feet
  of another car

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• Hood Release- pull up on the handle and then pull
  up on the latch on the front of the hood
• Horn- located across the steering wheel or on the
  lower half of the steering wheel
• - Used to alert other drivers

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• Fan Speed Indicator- to increase/decrease the
  airflow
• Interior Light Adjustment- auto or manual setting
• Lighter Indicator- push the it in and it will pop
  up after it heats up

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Exterior Lights

• 4 settings
• Parking lights on and headlights off
• Headlights and parking lights are on
• All lights are off
• Lights are set to auto

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• Overdrive on/off indicator- light is on it means
  that overdrive is off
• Parking lamp indicator- parking brake on light
  is on

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• Adjust left/right side mirror- use control to
  move the mirrors
• Power window Controls- use to move windows up and
  down
• - Driver side- can lock all doors

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• Rear Defrost Indicator- turn on rear window
  defroster
• Cruise Control- can apply to speed of 25mph or
  more
• - If you apply brake, it will shut off

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• Steering Wheel Height Adjustment- adjust so its
  more comfortable for driver
• Trunk Release- light will come on if trunk is not
  shut all the way

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Left/Right Signal Indicator

• arrows will come on when turn signal lever is
  turned on
• - If light does not flash, it means one of your
  outside lights is blown out

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• Front Windshield Defroster- directs air out
  through the windshield defroster and heater
  outlets
• Windshield Wiper- operated by control lever

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Electronic Traction Control System

• Turns on when
• Ignition turns on
• Turn system off
• Control system malfunctions
• Heavy use of traction system causes brakes to
  overheat, and the system will cut off to prevent
  further damage to brakes