Use catch on driver or passenger's side, open a little bit, put the engine stay in to hold it up
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How do you check screen wash levels?
Cap with drawing of window on it, fill it so you know it is full or squirt window from inside
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How do you check oil level?
Pull dipstick out, wipe clean, dip back in, pull out again, check oil is between min and max markings. If too low, a little bit at a time checking with dipstick as you add oil
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How do you check engine coolant level?
Clear bottle, check fluid reaches minimum mark, DO NOT CHECK WHEN HOT- burns
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How do you check brake fluid levels?
Clear bottle- check level is between min and max mark
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Close bonnet
Push up a little bit, take stay away, pull down until about 20cm from closing, let it drop, check it is secure
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How do you check head/tail lights?
Turn lights on, walk around vehicle- check headlights, side lights at the front and side lights at the back
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How do you check directional indicators are on?
Turn hazard lights on- walk around vehicle and check : 4 at front and 2 at back
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How do you check brake lights are working?
Press brake pedal and get someone to check whether brake lights are on. If alone, reverse up to reflective surface (e.g. window), press pedal, and check in mirrors
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How do you switch on fog light and when is it used?
Lights on, then turn fog lights on. Used if visibility is less than 100m- turn off when it gets better
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How do you switch headlights between dipped and full beam?
Turn lights on, press stalk away, check blue symbol on dashboard, turn off
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How do you check power assisted steering?
When engine is off, steering feels heavy. Start the engine, little bit of pressure on steering wheel- steering should feel light. If not working, would stay heavy.
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How do you check parking brake for excessive wear?
Foot on footbrake, take handbrake off, put handbrake back on, take foot off of brake pedal. Pull handbrake up one more click- shows it is not worn
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What is horn for?
Warn of presence
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How would you know if there was a problem with anti-lock brakes?
Turn ignition on, ABS light should come on and then go off after a few seconds
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How do you check brakes?
Start engine, feel brake pedal, shouldn't feel spongey or slack. When driving, brakes shouldn't pull car to left or right
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How to demist windows
Turn heat and fan up to max, turn directional to front window, press button to clear back window
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How to clean windscreen
Squirt front and rear windows, wipers should turn themselves off after a few wipes
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How to check tyres
Check grooves in central 3/4 of tyres all the way around, should be 1.6mm deep. Blocks in tyres show when tread is nearly at min level. Check side of tyre for cuts, bulges, or other damage
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Where is info for tyre pressure and how to check this
Info is in vehicle handbook, use reliable pressure gauge when tyres are cold, remember to replace valve caps when finished
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How to correctly adjust head restraint
Eyeline in middle of head restraint, should be as close to head as possible without touching
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Card 2
Front
How do you check screen wash levels?
Back
Cap with drawing of window on it, fill it so you know it is full or squirt window from inside
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