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ENGLISH FOR AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

UNIT 3: The interior parts of an automobile

MASTER VO ANH TUAN


VOCABULARY
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

EXERCISE
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
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against
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. It’s not so cold for my hands in the winter and it gives you a good grip.
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phone

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

7. I don’t need a
8. Could you close the

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while

driving

glove box

so

I’ve

.

as I don’t smoke and I don’t want anyone to smoke in my car.
? I’m getting a draught.

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VOCABULARY

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


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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.