Ch.1 Things Every Driver Should Know

Question 1

Safety Rules

Answer 1

Don’t smoke while working on cars.

Never work on a car unless the vehicle is in park on neutral with the parking brake on.

Question 2

Safety Rules

Answer 2

Ensure that the parts are cool before working on them.

Never jack up a vehicle unless the wheel is blocked.

Question 3

Safety Rules

Answer 3

 Use insulated (electrically nonconductive material) tools for electrical work.

 When working with toxic chemicals (coolants, cleaners, etc.) keep away from mouth and eyes.

Question 4

Safety Rules

Answer 4

 Opt for mechanic solvent instead of gasoline for cleaning parts.
o Disposing gasoline cans safely
1. Fill the can with water.
2. Take it to the toxic waste recycling center.
• If no center is nearby ask your local service station.
• Use mechanic solvent which has been treated with flame retardant.

Question 5

How to Open the Hood

Answer 5

1. Find your hood release and pop open the hood.

Question 6

How to Open the Hood

Answer 6

2. With one hand raise the hood as far as it will go. With the other hand feel along the area between the hood and the grill for the safety catch. Release it and raise the hood.

Question 7

How to Open the Hood

Answer 7

3. Secure the hood if necessary.

a. Hood shocks – (def) 2 gas pressurized cylinders holding the hood.

Question 8

How to Take Anything Apart and Get it Back Together

Answer 8

1. Lay a clean rag down on a flat surface, near enough to reach.

Question 9

How to Take Anything Apart and Get it Back Together

Answer 9

2. Before removing each part ask yourself the following questions: what is this thing? What does it do? How does it do it? Why is it made the way it is? How tightly is it screwed on?

Question 10

How to Take Anything Apart and Get it Back Together

Answer 10

3. As you remove each part lay it down on the rag in clockwise order, with each part pointing in the right direction.

Question 11

How to Take Anything Apart and Get it Back Together

Answer 11

4. Assign each part a number indicating the order in which you removed it.

Question 12

How to Take Anything Apart and Get it Back Together

Answer 12

5. Reassemble everything by beginning with the last part you removed and proceed counterclockwise through the parts.

Question 13

How To Use A Jack Safely

Answer 13

Pre-Caution:
• Always block the tire diagonally opposite the tire being jacked to prevent rolling.
• Always park on level ground before jacking.
• Be sure that your gearshift is in park and the parking brake pedal is on.

Question 14

How To Use A Jack Safely

Answer 14

1. If removing a wheel to change a tire or check brakes, remove the wheel cover and hubcap.

Question 15

How To Use A Jack Safely

Answer 15

2. Loosen the lug nuts.

Question 16

How To Use A Jack Safely

Answer 16

3. Place the jack under the part the vehicle listed on the owner’s manual. (If manual doesn’t state where then place the jack so that it comes into contact with the vehicle’s frame or the big bar that supports the front wheel suspension.

Question 17

How To Use A Jack Safely

Answer 17

4. Lift the vehicle using the jack.
   a. Scissor Jack – insert the rod into the hole and crank.
   b. Hydraulic jack – Place the handle into the right spot and pump up and down.

Question 18

How To Use A Jack Safely

Answer 18

5. Place the jacks stand under the vehicle and begin to raise them until they are tightly fitted near the jack and lock them into place. Then lower the jack allowing for the car to be rested on the stands.

Question 19

How To Use A Jack Safely

Answer 19

6. Wiggle the car to ensure it is securely rested.

Question 20

How To Use A Jack Safely

Answer 20

7. When finished replace the jack, remove the stands, and lower the vehicle.

Question 21

How to Get In When You’re Locked Out

Answer 21

• Consider hiding an extra key in a magnetic key box somewhere on the vehicle.

Question 22

How to Get In When You’re Locked Out

Answer 22

• If you happen to lock yourself out while the trunk is open move the rear seat out of the way and gain access to the rear of the car.

Question 23

How to Get In When You’re Locked Out

Answer 23

• If you have buttons look online on how to unlock the car door.