Ch.1 Things Every Driver Should Know Flashcards
Safety Rules
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.
Safety Rules
Ensure that the parts are cool before working on them.
Never jack up a vehicle unless the wheel is blocked.
Safety Rules
Use insulated (electrically nonconductive material) tools for electrical work.
When working with toxic chemicals (coolants, cleaners, etc.) keep away from mouth and eyes.
Safety Rules
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.
How to Open the Hood
- Find your hood release and pop open the hood.
How to Open the Hood
- 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.
How to Open the Hood
- Secure the hood if necessary.
a. Hood shocks – (def) 2 gas pressurized cylinders holding the hood.
How to Take Anything Apart and Get it Back Together
- Lay a clean rag down on a flat surface, near enough to reach.
How to Take Anything Apart and Get it Back Together
- 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?
How to Take Anything Apart and Get it Back Together
- As you remove each part lay it down on the rag in clockwise order, with each part pointing in the right direction.
How to Take Anything Apart and Get it Back Together
- Assign each part a number indicating the order in which you removed it.
How to Take Anything Apart and Get it Back Together
- Reassemble everything by beginning with the last part you removed and proceed counterclockwise through the parts.
How To Use A Jack Safely
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.
How To Use A Jack Safely
- If removing a wheel to change a tire or check brakes, remove the wheel cover and hubcap.
How To Use A Jack Safely
- Loosen the lug nuts.
How To Use A Jack Safely
- 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.
How To Use A Jack Safely
- 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.
How To Use A Jack Safely
- 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.
How To Use A Jack Safely
- Wiggle the car to ensure it is securely rested.
How To Use A Jack Safely
- When finished replace the jack, remove the stands, and lower the vehicle.
How to Get In When You’re Locked Out
• Consider hiding an extra key in a magnetic key box somewhere on the vehicle.
How to Get In When You’re Locked Out
• 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.
How to Get In When You’re Locked Out
• If you have buttons look online on how to unlock the car door.
