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ENGLISH FOR AUTOMOBILE

INDUSTRY

MASTER VO ANH TUAN

UNIT 3: The interior parts of an automobile

1 sun visor/'vaizə/

2 Airbag

3 steering wheel

4 Horn

5 Dashboard

6 Ignition

7 rear-view mirror

8 hands-free telephone

9 cigarette lighter

10 glove compartment

11 air vent

12 door handle

13 door tray

14 car seat (headrest)

15 seat belt

16 cup holder

17 handbrake

18 gearstick

19 Ashtray

20 accelerator

21 brake pedal

22 clutch pedal

VOCABULARY

1 It’s so practical to have a near the steering wheel I can take a drink whenever I want

2 In a car with manual transmission, you need to press the

when you want to change gear

3 There’s usually a cosmetic mirror on the passenger’s

4 I have a leather It’s not so cold for my hands in the winter and it gives you a good grip

5 It’s against the law to phone while driving so I’ve ordered a car with

a

6 Could you have a look in the road atlas? It’s in the glove box

7 I don’t need a as I don’t smoke and I don’t want anyone to smoke in my car

8 Could you close the ? I’m getting a draught

1 engine oil temperature gauge

2 rev counter

3 hazard warning/indicator

lights

4 coolant temperature gauge

5 fuel gauge

6 speedometer

7 voltmeter

8 driver information system

VOCABULARY

The Instruments

 - coolant temperature gauge = an indicator used to indicate the temperature of your engine's coolant

 - driver information system = is a system that displays information in the center of the instrument cluster where it can be checked quickly 

 - engine oil temperature gauge = a system to measure oil temperature of car engine

 - hazard warning lights = indicators flashing in unison They are used to warn other drivers. 

 - fuel gauge = is an instrument used to indicate the level of fuel contained in a tank. 

 - rev counter = instrument in a car which shows the speed of the engine.

 - speedometer = a gauge that measures and displays the instantaneous speed of

a vehicle

 - volmeter = instrument used for measuring electrical potential difference between two points in an electric circuit.

DISCUSSION

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How to Clean the Interior of Your Car

Cleaning the interior of your car is important for maintenance and value If you get too much trash and debris

on the floor or on the dashboard, it can get in the way of your driving If your windows get too dirty, the grime could prevent you from seeing an oncoming vehicle this can cause a wreck

It is also important for the appearance and value of your vehicle, plus making sure it looks good will boost one's self esteem when going places socially With a few simple supplies, you can clean the interior of your car.

A Decluttering the Car

1 Remove extraneous items. You should take out all of your valuables

and stuff that could get in the way, such as work and gym bags, children’s toys, books and magazines This could be a good opportunity

to organize belongings that have been forgotten in the vehicle.

2 Take out all of the recyclables. Water bottles, paper and cardboard

items should be placed in the recycling container.[3]If you are cleaning the car in your driveway, you could pull the recycling container over to the car so that it is easier to dispose of the recyclables Take them out of your car and put them directly in the recycling container.

3 Remove all of the trash. Put all of the trash in a garbage bag You

may want to put on gloves for this step, especially if you have any unpleasant garbage in the car Keep the garbage bag on-hand after emptying the car, since you may need it later in the cleaning process.

B Cleaning the Central Console

1 Wipe down the center console. Moisten a rag with some household cleaner or glass

cleaner Work from the cleanest areas to the dirtiest, leaving the grunge for last Clean the dashboard area, steering wheel and center console You will also want to wipe down the gearstick and inside door pockets Instead of a rag, you could also use car cleaning wipes.

 Remember to use a clean cloth or you will just be redistributing the mess you've just cleaned up.

 If you have time, you can use a cotton bud to wipe out any grime in hard to reach areas, such

as detailing on the steering wheel.

 You can use a rag or car cleaning wipe to get the dust out of your cup holders

2 Clean the buttons on the dashboard. Use a damp rag to clean the buttons on your

dashboard Then, dry the buttons with a clean rag You can also use a flathead screwdriver Wrap a rag around the top of the screwdriver Then, run the rag along the buttons to remove any dust and grime that may have accumulated.

3 Detail the car  using an old toothbrush. Use an old, soft bristle toothbrush to clean tough

spots such as leather grain on the interior doors and console Surfaces with texture on your doors or steering wheel can be tackled with an old toothbrush Brush in a circular motion to get rid of the dirt.

C Cleaning the Inside Windows

1 Dampen a micro fibre towel with window cleaner. Spray some window

cleaner on a micro fibre towel Micro fibre towels are excellent for cleaning windows because they help remove tough stains and avoid streaking.[9]It is best to avoid ammonia If there is ammonia in your glass cleaner, it could dry out the plastic in your car and damage the windows

Make sure the cleaner meets the recommendations for your tinted windows

2 Scrub the windows. Using your micro fibre towel, clean the windshield,

side windows, rear window and sunroof Use a circular motion to clean the inside of each window

3 Polish with a firm circular motion. Flip the micro fibre towel to the clean

side and polish the windows to remove any streaks Pay particular attention

to the corners and edges of the windows If necessary, apply the cleaner and buff a second time

D Cleaning the Seats and Upholstery

1 Clean the floor mats. Prior to vacuuming, you should remove the floor

mats so you can get to the grime underneath If your vehicle has plastic floor mats, you can take them out of the car and shake the dirt out Then, hose them down with a garden hose and let them dry If your car has carpet mats, you can vacuum them in the car or take them out to vacuum Return the mats

to the car after you finish vacuuming the interior

2 Vacuum from top to bottom. Start by vacuuming the ceiling of the car

and then gradually work your way down to the floor You should use the appropriate nozzles for the various surfaces of your car: You will need the upholstery nozzle to vacuum the seats, headliner and other upholstered areas of your car

 To clean the crevices in the seats and the seat pockets, you can use the crevice tool on your vacuum cleaner

 When you get to the hard plastic and vinyl, you should use the dusting brush

 The floor brush can be used to clean the carpet on the floor of your car

3 Move the seats to access tough to reach areas. To clean under the

front seats, you will need to push the seats all the way forward or all the way backward Then, use the crevice tool to pick up any debris or grime from under the front seats.

4 Clean your  leather seats  Leather seats must be conditioned as well

as cleaned or they will crack and dry out To clean leather seats, use a soft brush and an appropriate cleaner, color is worn out, you may need

to replace the seats such as saddle soap Then, condition the seats.

 If you are using a new cleaning product, try it out on a small, inconspicuous area If the new product works well, proceed with cleaning your seats.

 If the leather is badly cracked and the color is worn out, you may need

to replace the seats.

5 Clean your upholstered fabric seats. Check your car's manual to

check for approved cleaners to use on your upholstery  First, vacuum your seats Then, use a foam or other cleaning product on the seats Finally, vacuum the seats a second time You could also use a carpet cleaner on your upholstered seats In this case, you could clean your car seats at the same time as cleaning your home carpets.

 Don’t use window cleaner on upholstered fabric seats.

6 Remove tough stains with a stain remover. Candy, chocolate,

crayons and other products can all lead to unfortunate car seat stains You can use a stain remover product and a clean rag to remove the stains.[17]If you find candy or crayons melting in your rear seat, you can stop the melting with an ice cube and then remove the item.

E Finishing Up

1 Air out your car seats. If you have used a lot of cleaning products on your

seats, it is a good idea to air out the car So, if it is a sunny day, you can open all of your car doors and windows to air out the interior of your car

2 Install an air freshener. If you like to use fragrances in your car, you can

spray or install a new air freshener product

 If you are a smoker, you can find specialized air fresheners that remove smoke odour

 If you want to get rid of the smell of an old car, you can use an extra strength air freshener with water-based fragrances

 Look for longer-lasting air fresheners, especially if you don't clean your car very often

3 Put everything back in place. Put the mats back on the floor Return the

seats to their normal position If you have any items that you removed in order to vacuum, you could put them back in an orderly manner