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The "Show Me" section
- Show me/explain how you would check that the power steering is working before you start a journey
- Gentle pressure on the steering wheel maintained while the engine is started should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the systems begin to operate.
- Alternatively, turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.
- Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level, and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil
- Identify dipstick/oil level indicator. Describe check of oil level against min/max indicators.
- Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level, and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level
- Identify the high/low level markings on the header tank, where fitted, or the radiator cap, and describe how to top up to the correct level.
- Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear
- Demonstrate by applying the parking brake that when it is fully applied it secures itself and is not at the end of its working travel.
- Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is, and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level
- Identify the reservoir and explain how to check the level.
- Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is, and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid Identify the reservoir and check the level against the high/low markings.
- Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only)
- The check is carried out by using the control. (Turn on ignition if necessary.)
- Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working
- Apply the indicators or hazard warning switch and check functioning of all indicators.
- The indicators also have an audible noise. If the delay becomes rapid or if the dashboard indicator light flashes rapidly this indicates an indicator is malfunctioning.
- Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working
- Operate the light switch control, switching the lights on (turn on ignition if necessary) and walk around the vehicle to check.
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