Cars and motor industry Parts of the car 1 aerial (BrE) / antenna (AmE) 2 body 3 bonnet (BrE) / hood (AmE) 15 10 21 4 boot (BrE) / trunk (AmE) 23 22 1 5 boot lid (BrE) / trunk lid (AmE) 26 brake light (BrE) / stop light (AmE) 5 6 bumper door handle 4 19 7 25 8 door lock 29 9 door 32 10 driver’s seat 13 30 2 11 exhaust pipe 12 fog lamp (BrE) / light (AmE) 6 13 fuel tank flap 14 headlight / headlamp 20 3 15 headrest 11 16 hubcap 8 17 indicator (BrE) / turn signal (AmE) 7 14 18 number plate (BrE) / license plate (AmE) 19 passenger seat petrol cap (BrE) / gas tank lid (AmE) 20 rear fender 24 rear view mirror 9 rear window 31 21 roof 18 22 seatbelt (BrE) / safety belt (AmE) 16 17 12 23 side window 28 27 24 spare wheel 25 steering wheel 26 sunroof tail lights 27 tyre (BrE) / tire (AmE) 28 wheel 29 windscreen (BrE) / windshield (AmE) 30 windscreen wiper (BrE) / windshield wiper (AmE) 31 wing (BrE) / fender (AmE) 32 wing mirror (BrE) / side-view mirror (AmE) Dashboard and instrument panel 1 accelerator 2 air vent 3 airbag ashtray 4 brake pedal 5 brake clock 6 clutch pedal 7 fuel gauge 8 gearbox 9 gear lever (BrE) / gear shift (AmE) 20 10 glove compartment 11 handbrake (BrE) / emergency brake (AmE) 12 horn 13 ignition 14 key 15 light adjustment light switch 10 3 17 18 12 7 19 2 16 milometer (BrE) / odometer (AmE) 17 radio 18 rev counter 19 speedometer 20 visor warning lights 16 15 14 13 7 11 8 9 6 4 5 1 Cars and motor industry Key elements and systems of a car Car maintenance ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) change alternator check battery inspect brake booster lubricate braking system manual catalytic convertor recommend drive mechanism and chassis replace engine rotate tyres ESP (Electronic Stability Program) service centre exhaust absorber tighten exhaust system use fuel system wax radiator wear spark plug steering mechanism and suspension Useful phrases TCS (Traction Control System) / ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) Car maintenance tips wiring harness Read your car manual to understand how the car works. Remember to service the car according to the Types of cars manufacturer’s requirements. camper van (BrE) / (AmE) recreational vehicle / RV Change the motor oil and filter regularly. caravan (BrE) / trailer (AmE) Check the engine after 50,000 km. coach (BrE) / bus (AmE) Always use the type of petrol recommended for your convertible vehicle. coupé Don’t ignore brake noises, and have them inspected estate (BrE) / station wagon (AmE) every 10,000 km. hatchback Rotate tires every 9,000 km. jeep Change the air filter once a year or after 20,000 km. lorry (BrE) / truck (AmE) Wash your car regularly and wax it once in a while. off-road Use only new parts. pick-up truck Replace windscreen wipers. saloon (BrE) / sedan (AmE) Lubricate locks, latches, and hinges. sports car Inspect tyres for pressure and wear. SUV (sport utility vehicle) Test electronics, e.g. ABS. taxi (BrE) / cab (AmE) Tighten chassis nuts and bolts. van Change summer tyres to winter tyres. Special vehicles ambulance Safe driving armoured vehicle be careful concrete mixer lorry blind spot demountable-body lorry disable fire engine driving licence (BrE) / driver’s license (AmE) flatbed lorry erratic driver hearse extra space lift truck highway code lodging vehicle / mobile home crossroads (BrE) / intersection (AmE) mobile power plant / mobile generating plant pedestrians patrol car pull off the road shoptruck / mobile shop railway crossing swept-body tipper / bucket lorry tar spraying tanker Useful phrases transporter tanker (BrE) / fuel truck (AmE) Safe driving tips tow truck Be careful of children, old and disabled people. wheeled loader Adapt your driving to the conditions of the road you’re wheeled excavator on. workshop lorry Steer clear of erratic drivers. In bad weather, leave extra space between you and the Driving a car car ahead. brake Don’t drive through water − a small amount of water can change down disable a vehicle. change up Be cautious at junctions − they are known danger zones. do / make a U-turn Don’t drive when you are tired, pull off the road and get drive a car some rest. give way (BrE) / yield (AmE) Stop before a railway crossing and look both ways before indicate crossing it. overtake Drive below the speed limit. park Watch out for pedestrians at all times. slow down Don’t use your mobile when driving. speed up / accelerate steer swerve 8 Cars and motor industry Road signs Roads bend to right central reservation cycle path / lane crash barrier give way embankment no entry flyover no left turn hard shoulder no right turn inside lane / slow lane no U-turn junction one way street middle lane petrol station (BrE) / gas station (AmE) motorway (BrE) / highway (AmE) roadworks outside lane roundabout roadside speed limit slip road straight ahead underpass turn left white line two-way traffic 9 .