Topic 5
VEHICLE PARTS
VEHICLE PARTS
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the topic, student are able to:
Identify the different parts of the vehicle and its functions.
Locate the different parts in a vehicle.
Understand the importance of each part of a vehicle.
Side Mirror Mudguard
License Plate Tail Light
Roof Boot/ Tail Gate
Windshield Pilar A,B and C
Wiper Arm Outside Door Handle
Hood Door
Bumpers Widow
Head Light Rain Visor
Turn Signal Wheel/ Tire
Quarter Panel Fender
Inner Door Handle Steering Wheel
Seatbelt Wiper Switch
Signal Indicator Emergency Brake Handle
Speedometer/ Fuel Guage Clutch
Rear- View Mirror Brake Pedal
Sun Visor Gas Pedal
Hood Opener Seat
Air Ventilation Radio/CD Player
Temperature Guage Ventilation Control
Emergency Flash Transmission/ Stick Shift
Horn Switch Glove/ Storage Compartment
OUTSIDE PART OF THE VEHICLE
A side-view mirror, also known as a wing mirror, is a mirror placed on the exterior of motor vehicles for the purposes of helping the driver see areas behind and to the sides of the vehicle, outside the driver's peripheral vision.
A vehicle registration plate, also known as a number plate or license plate or license plate, is a metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes.
An automobile roof or car top is the portion of an automobile that sits above the passenger compartment, protecting the vehicle occupants from sun, wind, rain, and other external elements
the sheet of flat or curved glass that forms a window of a motor vehicle, or the front window
A windscreen wiper arm connects the wiper blade to the motor, and when activated, it moves the wiper blade across the windscreen to clean it.
A car hood, also referred to as a “bonnet” in some countries, is the hinged cover that rests over the engine bay of a front-engine vehicle.
A bumper is the curved bar across the front of a car that protects it from getting dented or scratched during minor accidents.
A headlight is a lamp attached to the front of a vehicle to illuminate the road ahead.
A vehicle's turn signals are the flashing lights that tell you that it is going to turn left or right.
a side section of an automobile body between the door and the trunk or between the door and the hood.
A mudguard, fender or wing is a part covering the wheels of a vehicle to stop it from throwing off mud, water or objects from the road.
Tail lights are the red lamps on the rear of a vehicle. Their purpose is to ensure you are visible to others.
the vehicle's main storage or cargo compartment, often a hatch at the rear of the vehicle.
The pillars on a car with permanent roof body style (such as four-door sedans) are the vertical or nearly vertical supports of its window area or greenhouse
a lever-shaped handle main body arranged at a predetermined position of an exterior of a vehicle door, and operated when the door is opened or closed
A car door is a type of door opening, typically hinged on its front edge, but sometimes attached by other mechanisms such as tracks, for entering and exiting a vehicle.
a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back
The window rain visors protect the windows of your car from elements such as wind, sun, and, of course, rain by acting as an extended cover.
The terms "tires" and "wheels" may be used interchangeably at times, but they are not the same thing. Wheels are the rims on which tires are affixed. Tires are rubber ovals that are installed on the wheels.
Fender is the American English term for the part of an automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle body that frames a wheel well.
INSIDE PART OF THE VEHICLE
A handle specifically designed to operate a car door.
A seat belt, also known as a safety belt or spelled seatbelt, is a vehicle safety device designed to secure the driver or a passenger of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result during a collision or a sudden stop.
A vehicle's turn signals are the flashing lights that tell you that it is going to turn left or right.
The gauge notifies the driver how much fuel is left in the vehicle to burn for combustion.
a, usually flat, mirror in automobiles and other vehicles, designed to allow the driver to see rearward through the vehicle's rear window (rear windshield).
a small screen above a vehicle's windshield, attached by a hinge so that it can be lowered to protect the occupants' eyes from bright sunlight.
the hood release latch is under the dash on the driver's side, although its exact location may differ from make and model.
removal of heat, generated inside the car, by natural or mechanical means, via suitable vents placed in the car enclosure.
The temperature gauge, most often located on your dashboard in your vehicle, is intended to show the temperature of your engine's coolant.
The lights warn other drivers of an emergency situation you may be in or that your car is parked on the side of the road.
The horn switch in the steering wheel is a mechanism that allows drivers to operate the vehicle's horn easily and quickly.
the steering wheel can be turned more than one to one and a half inches without the wheels rotating.
allows the driver to activate the flashing lights for indicating turns or lane changes, as well as control the operation of the windshield wipers.
handbrake or emergency brake (e-brake), is a mechanism used to keep the vehicle securely motionless when parked.
a car clutch is essentially a mechanical device that connects and disconnects the engine's power from the transmission, allowing you to change gears smoothly.
the pedal that you push down with your foot to make a vehicle slow down or stop.
the pedal in a car or other vehicle that you press with your foot to control the speed of the engine
a structure, which may or may not be integral with the vehicle structure, complete with trim and intended to seat one adult person
a device for playing compact discs
Due to variations in the outside temperature or in the speed of the car, the temperature in the interior of the car changes.
The driver uses a stick shift to manually change the gears as they accelerate and decelerate their vehicle.
A glove compartment or glove box is a compartment built into the dashboard of an automobile, located over the front-seat passenger's footwell, and often used for miscellaneous storage.