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dashboard
Component in the passenger compartment comprising the instrument panel, the manual controls, storage and other accessories.
gas pedal
Unit controlled by the foot to increase, maintain or decrease the vehicle’s speed.
cruise control
Mechanism enabling the driver to maintain a cruising speed for the vehicle.
ignition switch
Switch activated by a contact key allowing a current from the battery to flow to the starter.
glove compartment
Small storage space fitted with a locking door.
clutch pedal
Pedal pushed to change gears.
steering wheel
Circular instrument used by the driver for steering the guide wheels.
headlight/turn signal
Lever having several positions that control the turn signals and the low and high beams.
brake pedal
Lever that the driver presses with the foot to activate the brake system.
parking brake lever
Lever connected to the rear-wheel brakes that the driver activates manually to stop the vehicle, or in case of emergency.
center console
Component located between the front seats and containing certain accessories and control devices, especially the parking brake and gearshift levers.
gearshift lever
Control for the gearbox that is manually activated by the driver to change gears.
audio system
Sound-reproduction device comprising a tuner and a cassette or CD player.
climate control
Mechanism operating the heating or air-conditioning system and controlling its intensity.
horn
Device emitting a loud sound that the driver can use to attract the attention of a pedestrian or other user of the road.
rearview mirror
Mirror mounted on the windshield, positioned by the driver so that the vehicles following behind can be seen in it.
sun visor
Movable panel that the passenger can lower over the upper part of the windshield or of the side window to prevent being blinded by the Sun.
vent
Opening, usually covered by an adjustable grille, allowing warm or cold air into the passenger compartment.
vanity mirror
Small mirror on the inside of the sun visor.
wiper switch
Electric mechanism for switching on the windshield wipers, controlling their speed and activating the windshield washer fluid.
on-board computer
Computer integrated into the vehicle; it provides information about the vehicle’s main components and helps the driver with tasks related to driving.