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.