qa 4 Flashcards
dashboard
panel facing driver’s seat where most instruments, indicators, & switches are
use of dashboard
monitors different functions, happenings, and tells warnings for different parts of the car
speedometer
indicates speed of car in motion
temperature gauge
measures temperature of engine coolant
odometer
measures distance traveled by car
oil pressure gauge
tells amount of oil in engine & its general health
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turn signal
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high beam light
/!\
warning light
picture of fuel station refill thingy
low fuel
(#( >
fog beam indicator
(( ! ))
brake system alert
//\
hazard warning light
picture of battery
battery warning
advantages of driving manual cars
- better control
- more engaging driving
- less expensive
- less repair cost
- better resale value on sportier models
disadvantages of manual cars
- difficult to learn
- more skill for hills
- more focus
- tiresome in heavy traffic
- limited manuals
advantages of automatic drive
- easy to use
- easy to use in traffic
- easy to find automatic
- fuel-efficient
- uphill drive
disadvantages of automatic cars
- more expensive
- higher repair cost
- more maintenance
- not as engaging to drive
- shorter lifespans
parts of dashboard
fuel gauge
temperature gauge
oil pressure gauge
speedometer
odometer
tachometer
