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Safety Tips |
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Warning Light |
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Keep an eye on your
Gauges, identify
problems can avoid
expensive repairs.
Check all brake
lights, daytime
running lights and
headlights
regularly. |
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Vital fluid |
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Always make sure
your oil is changed
regularly and is at
the full mark. The
oil pressure gauge
needs to be in the
normal range all
times, or have it
checked immediately. |
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Tires |
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Always maintain the
manufactures
recommended tire
pressure, never over
or inflate your
tires. Never drive
with under inflated
tires either.
Keeping the correct
air pressure in your
tires helps your
tires last longer,
helps your car
handle better and
safer, and helps you
save money on fuel.
Cracks, bulges or
puncher marks can be
the sign that your
tires needed to be
replaced. |
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Safety belts |
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Always use seat
belts every time you
get in to the car.
Make sure that all
safety belts are
working properly. |
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Distraction |
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Don’t use cell
phones, pager, try
to minimize these
distractions, so
your drive will be a
save one. |
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Emergency Kits |
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All vehicles should
be equipped with
some basic supplies.
Medical bags,
bandages, band aids,
gauge wrap,
antibiotic cream,
medical tape…etc
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for a medical
emergency Kit. |
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Sun reflection |
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Every sunrise and
sunset present
problems for
drivers. Keep
sunglasses ready in
your car. Dirty
windshields pose a
similar dilemma.
Make sure you have
your windshield
clean every time you
get gas. |
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Air condition |
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During the summer
months, the
temperature inside
of a vehicle sitting
in the sun can
easily reach 30°C or
more. Keeping you
and your passengers
comfortable during
the hottest weather
is the job of your
automobile's air
conditioning system.
Check to test for
any worn hoses or
seals, leaks or
contamination and to
make sure your
vehicle is ready for
the warm weather. |
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Monsoon maintenance |
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Check your wipers.
See that the motor
runs smoothly and
that the wiper
blades are clean and
free of any dirt or
grime that could
have collected
during the summer
months. Also check
that the rubber edge
of the blade is not
cracked or cut else
the blade does not
wipe the windscreen
adequately often
hampering your
vision.
Check that the
washer fluid is
topped up and carry
newspapers as these
facilitate easier
and better cleaning
of glass.
Check to see all
your lights are
working optimally
including your turn
signal indicators
and reverse lamps.
It not just helps
you see clearly but
also helps those
around you know your
location if there is
a torrential
downpour.
Don't keep your car
dirty for too long
periods as the dirt
that settles down
can corrode body
parts. If your car
body has deep
scratches get these
areas treated as
they can rust more
easily.
Check your air
conditioning system,
believe it or not in
cities with high
humidity levels
windshields can fog
over and your cars
cooling system is
often the only thing
that can help in
such situations.
Drive slowly through
stagnant water. A
most common cause of
losing control
during monsoons is
aquaplaning.
Aquaplaning is a
phenomenon that
occurs when the
tread of your tyre
is not able to
disperse water
quickly enough for
the tyre to provide
sufficient traction.
In this case the
film of water layer
acts like oil
offering no traction
whatsoever.
To avoid this
situation ensure the
tread on your tyres
is adequate, at
least 2mm depth and
that your tyres are
at the correct air
pressure. |
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Car breakdown What
to do? |
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- Turn off the
air conditioner
- Park the
vehicle at a
safe place
- Let the
engine run at
normal idle
speed for a few
minutes until
the indicator
returns to
normal range,
between the H
and the C mark
- If you see
or hear steam
escaping from
under the
bonnet,
immediately park
the vehicle in a
safe place and
switch off the
engine
immediately. Do
not open the
bonnet till
hissing sound or
steam emission
has stopped.
Once the steam
is no longer
heard or
visible, open
the bonnet and
check the water
pump belt for
any slippage or
damage
- Check the
coolant level in
the reservoir.
If it is below
the low mark,
check for
leakage from the
hose, water pump
or radiator. If
any leaks are
located, do not
start the engine
till the time
the leakage has
been rectified
- If you do
not find any
leakage then
slowly add
coolant to the
reservoir. Never
add coolant to
the radiator. Do
not Touch or
Open Radiator
Cap when Engine
is Hot
- It is
dangerous to
remove the
radiator cap
when the
temperature is
high. It may
cause serious
burn injuries.
- It always
pays to keep the
telephone number
authorized
service workshop
at hand for
further advise
to get your car
started.
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