Ancillary Controls
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Indicators. These are usually placed on a stalk to the left or right of the steering wheel. They are placed there so the driver does not need to let go of the steering wheel when operating them.
Indicators turn on the flashing amber lights on the outside of the car. They show other road users our intentions. If the lever is to the left of the steering wheel, push the lever up to operate the right hand lights and push the lever down to operate the left hand lights. This operation is reversed if the lever is on the right of the steering wheel.
Using the indicators
Ignition. This is how we switch the engine on and off. On most cars a key is used which is placed into a socket on the steering column to the right of the steering wheel.
Ensure the gear lever is in neutral and insert the key in the socket. The key is in the off position. Turn the key clockwise (away from you) one click. This first click turns on certain electrical items in the car, for example it should enable you to use the radio.
Turn the key clockwise another click. This will turn on the ignition and you will see an array of warning lights show on the instrument panel - this is normal and enables you to check the warning lights are working correctly. The car is now ready to start.
Turn the key clockwise again and you will feel a spring resistance and the engine will start to turn over. When the engine has started release the key which will spring back to position two. With the exception of the hand-brake light, all the warning lights should now go out.
Starting and turning off the engine
Switch the engine off again by turning the key anti-clockwise (towards you) to the off position. The engine will stop running.
