The car is a four-wheeled vehicle that is useful for transportation and traveling. A car moves on roads and comes with different wheels based on the car type. There are different parts of cars that have their uses and functions.
In this post, we cover details for the interior parts of cars and their basic functions. Let’s get started.
Car interior parts diagram
different car interior parts
Steering Wheel
- The basic function for the steering wheel and the system connected is to control vehicle’s direction. It controls driver rotation commands in the movement of the front wheels of the car.
- The steering system basically transfers driver movement through different joints and hydraulic lines before approaching the rubber when touching the road.
fuel gauge
- The speedometer is known as a fuel gauge. That tool that displays the fuel remaining quantity in the tank. It is good for vehicles, and it was a standard tool at the start of the 20th century.
Ignition
- The ignition system is used to turn on the engine after inserting the key in the car. The ignition system exists below the steering column, over the dashboard.
- When we turn the ignition key or press the start button, the ignition switch turns on and sends power to the ignition part that directs the signal for vehicle movement.
Air Ventilation
- In most vehicles, an air conditioning system exists. Its other name is air conditioner. in air recirculation process, air conditioning system flow air in car for cooling.
- through opening the air duct on the front of the vehicle, then fresh air causes external air to come into the car
Pedals
- There are two pedals down from the driver seat. The left of driver gas pedal exists. That pedal directly provides gas to the car engine, and it helps to control the car’s speed.
- On the right of your one brake pedal is when we press it to stop or slow the car.
- There can be a 3rd pedal for driving a manual gearbox, which is the clutch. Automatic cars do not have a clutch, but manual cars change gears, and these gears control driving speed.
- For manual driving the clutch is on the left, the gas on the right, and the brakes between them and close to the gas.
Indicator Signals
- 4 corners of the car come with fitted tuning indicators. These signals are displayed in vehicles in green if they are pointing to an upcoming turn.
- In some vehicles, the turn signal lever can be configured on the left side of the steering wheel.
- A right turn is indicated through pushing the lever to the right, and a left turn is shown with pushing the lever to the left side.
Gear Shifter
- gear shifter used for changing gear in car through manual transmission, which exists between both seats of the front side of the car.
- • The gear shifter comes with a shift knob that comes with a shift pattern.
- • The gear shifter on an automatic transmission vehicle is called a gear selector. It is also called “PRNDL” called“PRNDL”for all types of vehicles.
- cars that have manual transmission, you need to press the clutch pedal to shift. When the clutch pedal is pressed, pressure is removed from the clutch for the clutch and transmission to disengage from the engine through the clutch pressure plate existing on one clutch side.
- If we move the gear shifter, the driver moves the shifter fork that is connected to the groove of the synchronizer sleeve.
Rearview Mirror
- The rearview mirror helps us to see behind the back glass of the car. There can be one or more side view mirrors that are separate rear view mirrors on motorbikes and trucks.
Emergency Flashers
- These lights work when the driver pushes the hazard light button or switch. Hazard lights indicate to other drivers that you are at a touching point or that the vehicle is parked on the roadside.
- When the emergency turn on hazard lights, 4 turn signal lights get on.
Side Mirror
- The side mirror is a car external mirror that helps us to view externally, like the back and side vehicles. It is also called a wing mirror.
Audio System
- The vehicle audio autiodsystem is the main part of the car interior that is used for listening to audio, FM radio, track tape players, DVD players, GPS systems, and phone controllers such as CarPlay and Android Auto.
Storage Compartment
- It is a storage box made in the car dashboard used for storing different products. It helps hang the front passenger foot as well.
Airbags
- If you have any accident, the airbag is a component of the car interior that has a bag and swells fast and deflates. Airbag cushions, flexible fabric bags, inflation parts, and sensors exist there.
Accelerator
- accelerator, also called accelerator pedal. It exists on the right side of the floor. It is used for controlling gas injected into the engine and also vehicle speed. During car acceleration, slowly press the accelerator.
Power Window & Door Lock
- Power windows are car windows that open and close with a button. Not a manual handle, not common, but in older cars, motorized windows are used.
Hazard Light Button
- The emergency flashers are visible warning lights. When we press the hazard lights button, it will get on. These lights are indications of an accident or a car parked on the roadside. If we start the emergency flasher, all signal lights get on.
Gear Knob
- The gear knob is a manual transmission. The driver shifts gears manually with use of a knob at the time of acceleration and slowing of the car. It is configured on the car’s center console.
A/C Controls
- Vehicle temperature is regulated through using the driver control panel. The ventilation blower transmits cold air from the A/C or warm air from engine cooling to the car interior with the use of ventilation holes existing at the right side.
Emergency Brake Knob
- emergency brake, also called handbrake, which is a lever configured on the car’s center console for the braking system. It comes with a cable connected to a 2-wheel brake and pulling system.
Floor Matting
- Dust particles on our shoes spread in the vehicle, which causes unsanitary conditions. floor mat used for avoiding dust and wetness in the interior of the car
Car Signal Lever
- signal lever, also called indicator stalk, which is the control system of the car existing on the steering column. It operates a signal or indicator. The turn signal is used to show the indications for changes in direction.
- It is a component of the vehicle safety system, signaling the driver’s direct thinking to other road users.
Center Console
- The center console part where we sit. The bench seat does not have a center console.
- The logic method for designing that in a modern car puts the center console behind the gearstick.
- The center console manages the floor plan that is part of the transmission tunnel, but the central console comes with a central part.
- The center console comes with different parts, such as the vehicle control system and gadgetry.
- The center console is also used as a storage area, cupholder, auxiliary power point, climate control, and display screen.
Sun Visor
- It is a car part that exists over the windshield. It is made with a hinged flap, variable for obscuring the driver’s and passengers’ eyes from the extra glare of sunlight.
Car Seats
- The standard car seat comes with a frame and padding for comfortable seating. The seat frame is made with metal or materials having high strength, and padding is used for absorbing shocks and cushioning.
- The car seat comes with different components: seat height, chair back angle, support, and seat can be adjusted with the seating handle, so we can use a comfortable seat.
- We can vacuum the seat for soil and dust removal and use leather on the seat for making it soft and saving the seat from cracking and fading.
- To avoid damaging the car, we can also use a seat cover. Seat covers are easily cleaned and replaced for leather, easy to clean, and easy to maintain.
Roof and Headliner
- The roof and headliner of the car work together to give support for the structure, insulation, and strong features for the vehicle interior. The roof gives a rigid body design and helps transmit and protect passengers during a crash.
- Roofs manage different harmful effects. weather factor and maintain car interior, and increase vehicle safety and stable life
- • The headliner helps to absorb sound and thermal insulation. It also controls temperature for heat transfer from the roof to the headliner if the inner temperature is higher.
FAQs
What are the parts of the interior of a car?
- The main components of a car interior are the dashboard, seats, steering wheel, center console, and other items mentioned above.
Which accessories are a must for a car?
- Car cover.
- Cleaning cloth.
- Seat covers and floor mats.
- Air freshener.
- Puncture repair kit.
- Tire inflator and pressure gauge
- GPS navigators.
- Comprehensive tool kit.
What is an interior panel in a car?
- The interior car panel is a covering for the inside of the door, and its purpose is to protect the window when rolled down and protect the electrical wiring and window motors and lock the door.
What is the top inside of a car?
- • The headliner is material that covers the car ceiling, but it hides bare metal through color-coordinated soft fabric. Headliners insulate heat and noise and also protect wiring and other parts like antennas and other accessories.
What is a dashboard in a car?
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- • The car dashboard is a car interior that exists in the front of the car. It has a different indicator panel for each car component and also works as a divider between the car front and the driver.