WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Automotive Grade 8 Quarter 4 Week 2

Prepare Vehicle for Driving

(Proper Opening-Closing the Doors and Windows)

Name:___________________________________________________Section:_____________________

Learning Objectives:

1. know proper way of opening-closing of doors and windows

2. appreciate the importance of following the proper set-up
CODE: TLE_IAAUTO9 -12MPV-Id-e5
TIME ALLOTMENT: 10hours

Key Concept:
● Doors and windows
● Mirrors and sitting positions

PROPER OPENING-CLOSING THE DOORS AND WINDOWS

1. Doors
Operation from outside the vehicle
● The front doors can be locked and
unlocked from outside with key.
● To lock, simply turn the key counter
clockwise.
● To unlock, turn the key clockwise.
Operation from inside the inside
● Each door has a lock tab on the top.
● To lock, push the tab down.
● To unlock, pull it up.
● Pull the inside handle toward you to
open the door.

Locking of doors when getting out of the car: Driver’s door

● Close the door
● Use key to lock the door.

Note: Make this a habit to prevent you from leaving the key inside the car.
 Passenger‟s Door
● Push the lock tab down
● Gently close door

Power Door Locks

All doors lock or unlock simultaneously when the driver ‟s door is
locked or unlocked from the inside with the lock tab or from the
outside with the key.

2. Windows
Manual Windows Control
● To close, turn the window glass control counter clockwise
● To open, turn the window glass control clockwise.

Power Windows Control

The power windows can only operate when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.

Note: To prevent running down battery, only operate the windows

when the engine is running.

Driver‟s Switches
The driver‟s switches can be used
to operate all door windows. A
window can be opened or closed by
operating the corresponding switch.
● To open, press the switch down.
● To close, simply lift the switch.

C. WHAT IS THE RIGHT SITTING POSITION?

1. You should not be too close nor too far from the steering wheel, so
that in case of sudden stop, your chest will not slam into the
steering wheel. The distance of your chest from the steering wheel
will depend on the length of your hands; your wrists must rest on
 top of the steering wheel when you extend your hands forward. Be
sure that you can fully press the clutch pedal.
2. Your left knee should not touch the steering wheel when releasing
the clutch pedal.

3. Headrest must be at level with the ear. It can help protect you from
whiplash and other injuries. For the best protection, adjust the top
of the restraint so it is even with the top of your ears, or as high as
possible.
● To raise it, pull upward.
● To lower the restraint, press the release button and push the
restraint down.

4. The proper way of adjusting the seat is one hand on top of the
steering wheel while the other is on the adjusting lever or vice
versa.

5. Adjusting levers
A. Front Seat
● Adjust the seat forward and backward
● Pull on the lever under the seat cushion‟s front edge or
outside of seat bottom for some cars.
● Move the seat to the desired position and release the lever.
● Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position.

B. Back Rest Seat

● Change the angle of the backrest.
● Pull up the lever on the side of the seat bottom.
● Move the backrest to the desired position and release the lever.
● Let the back rest latch in the new position.
 C. Seat Height
● Adjust the seat upward and downwards.
● Turn the dial on the outside of the seat cushion to change
the height.

D. PROPER WAY OF ADJUSTING

MIRRORS Manual
1. Side Mirrors
Move the lever control to adjust your mirror to either left or
right, up or down.

2. Rearview Mirror
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day
or night adjustment.
● Used for daytime driving (normal). (adjustment no.2)
● Used for night driving, to reduce the glare from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you. (adjustment no. 1, see
illustration)
 Power Mirrors

3. Side Mirrors
● Turn the ignition switch “ON”
● Move the selector switch to “L” (left side) or “R” (right side)
● Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move
the mirror right or left, up or down.
● When you finish adjusting the switch, move the selector
switch to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment
switch so you do not move a mirror out of the position by
accidentally touching the switch.

Note: When adjusting the side mirrors, the view should be 10%
to the body of the vehicle and 90% outside.

E. PROPER USE OF SEAT BELT

1. Pull the latch plate across your body and insert it into the buckle.
Tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked.

2. Check that the belt is not twisted.

3. Position the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your
hips, not across your stomach. This lets your strong pelvic bones
take the force of a crash.

4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the belt to remove any slack. Make
sure the belt goes over your collarbone and across your chest.

5. To unlatch the seat belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle.
Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar.
 Note: Some cars are equipped with warning devices, e.g. one that makes
sounds, light flashes on the panel board when you are not wearing seat belt.
Before you leave the vehicle, make sure the seat belt is out of the way and
will not get tangles when you close the doors

SELF-CHECK No. 2

Direction: Answer the following questions. ( 5 points each)

1. What is the use of a seatbelt?

2. What is the right sitting position?

3. Why do you need to follow the proper opening and closing of the doors and windows?

4. Explain the proper way of adjusting mirrors (manual).

Reflection:

Write a reflection learned from the lesson.

Direction: In writing your reflection you complete the sentences below.

1. I learned that..
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2. I understand
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3. If given a chance
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References

1. Automotive Servicing NC I CBLM by Technical Education and Skills

Development Authority
2. Automotive servicing NC I Training Regulations and Skills Development
Authority