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Ladder lock extensions need to be used in a very specific way for maximum safety. Learn about ladder lock extension safety with help from a certified firefighter in this free video clip.
A gas valve safety lock connects directly to the fuel valve on a propane gas tank or the line for a natural gas connection. The mechanism rotates to the locked position to prevent the gas valve from opening. On outdoor propane tanks, added security may include a padlock with the clasp looped through the valve safety lock. This prevents tampering with the tank valve or the valve from opening accidentally. Removing the lock takes only a few minutes using basic tools.
Keeping curious young children safe is an ongoing task. While it is difficult to predict every thing a child may reach for or try to discover, confining a child to a supervised area or creating a barrier to a dangerous stairway helps make the job manageable. Baby gates are available from most retailers and manufactured by several reputable makers of baby gear, such as Evenflo. Investing in a baby gate that is simple to install, and the gate's ability to move from room to room results in increased functionality and practicality.
Frigidaire dryers have a child lock that prevents children from accidentally starting the dryer, should they press the buttons on the control panel. The child lock is designed to be turned on and off easily by an adult. If the child lock is engaged and will not turn off, you may need to reset the dryer to disengage it. Once the dryer is reset, the child lock turns off and the dryer functions as normal.
Using a TomTom in-car satellite navigation system can help take the stress out of driving by guiding you to your destination along the quickest route. Operating the system while you are driving might prove distracting, so the TomTom comes with an optional safety lock that disables the user input buttons on the device's touchscreen while the car is moving. Once you stop the vehicle, the TomTom automatically enables the input buttons again so you can find a destination or set a new route. Remove the TomTom's safety lock feature if one of your passengers wants to use the touchscreen while…
When power windows hit the market, the child lock followed soon after. Its purpose when engaged is to prevent the rear windows or doors from being operated by someone sitting in a back seat. During an emergency or for some other reason you need open the rear doors or windows, there are two simple steps to fixing this. On some vehicles there is a single control button for the window locks and door locks, while on a number of newer vehicles they are operated by two separate controls.
The Pontiac Vibe was a Toyota Matrix station wagon clone and the last surviving Pontiac before General Motors shuttered the division in 2010. The 2005 first generation Vibe came in the base and GT trim levels. It featured reasonable power from a modest four-cylinder engine. The sleek and roomy Vibe was the perfect antidote to the disastrous design-by-committee 2001-to-2005 Pontiac Aztek crossover that consistently ranks as one of the ugliest cars ever built.
Mercedes-Benz door windows are operated with electric motors. Switches control the motors. All four windows can be controlled by the driver and there's a control for all of the windows on the driver's door or the center console. Each passenger has a control, too. If the switches are not operating the windows, you can correct the problem with some troubleshooting.
The Pontiac Vibe is a hatchback vehicle produced by Toyota and General Motors. When purchasing a 2005 Pontiac Vibe, buyers can select a number of optional upgrades that will increase the cost of the vehicle, but may also make the vehicle safer or more comfortable.
Chevy dropped one of the trims for the Blazer in 2000, but the others remained basically unchanged from the previous year. The only available engine was a 4.3 liter V6 with 190 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. It could tow about 5,600 pounds. All had an independent front- and rear-spring suspension with gas-pressurized shocks and front and rear anti-roll bars. A/C, a roof rack, carpeting, anti-lock brakes, front airbags and side impact bars were also standard.
The Chevy TrailBlazer is a mid-sized SUV that has been totally redesigned for 2002 to compete with the Ford Explorer. The TrailBlazer's base model out does the Explorer's in engine size, horsepower and torque, as well as towing, payload and cargo capacity. It offers more passenger room, as well. TrailBlazers come in three trims, with a newly designed engine, stiffer chassis and better suspension than the previous generation.
The 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee air conditioning controls are located on the instrument panel within arm's reach of the driver. Keeping the temperature in the passenger compartment comfortable depends on using the air conditioning controls properly. With three different ways to manage your Grand Cherokee's air conditioning, you can set it just the way you want it in seconds.
BMW has said it does not only make cars, "it makes joy." There is certainly a lot to enjoy about the BMW 328i Sports Wagon, recently ranked the No. 3 sports wagon in America, a viable luxury option for those looking for more space than a sedan but less than a bulky SUV.
The Jeep XJ is another name for the Cherokee, a line of sport utility vehicles that became the Grand Cherokee after 2000. The torque specifications of the Cherokee depend on the model, as the engines are different in some versions.
Chrysler Motors has manufactured its Jeep line of sport-utility vehicles since 1941. In 1998, Chrysler produced three Jeep models: the removable soft-top Jeep Wrangler, the Jeep Cherokee and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Prospective buyers could purchase each of these models with varying trim, styling and performance packages. Each Jeep model also offered different engine, transmission and drive options.
The 2005 Pontiac Vibe is a sport wagon available in multiple versions. Among them is the four-door AWD (all-wheel drive) version. The AWD version originally retailed for $20,455 and is valued just less than $8,000 in 2010.
The 1997 Ford Taurus Wagon is a variation on the Taurus sedan, It is available in GL and LX editions. The Wagon was originally priced between $20,000 and $23,000 and is valued between $3,100 and $3,500 in 2010.
The Honda Accord and the Hyundai Sonata are similar sized passenger vehicles. They offer seating for five and boast better gas mileage than many larger vehicles.
Children can harm themselves if they operate a door or window while in a traveling or stationary vehicle. They could open a door and step out into traffic or become trapped by a power window. The Mercedes E500 sedan comes equipped with child locks so you can prevent a child riding in the back seat from opening the doors or windows. Yet, the operator of the vehicle can still open the rear passenger doors from the outside or move the windows up and down from the driver's door control panel. These safety prevention methods prove helpful in preventing injury to…
Keeping children safe in a vehicle is a primary concern of parents as well as auto manufacturers. The child lock, which prohibits children from opening the car door from the inside, may be turned on or off by the parent. Activating the child lock on a Toyota Sienna is simple, and only takes seconds.
The 2003 Ford Mustang was one of the last entries of the eighth generation of production for the iconic sports car, which lasted from 1999 to 2004. Only the lower trims—the Deluxe Convertible, the Premium Convertible, the Standard Coupe and the Deluxe Coupe—received V6 engines, with the other trims possessing V8 engines.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee was introduced by Chrysler's Jeep marque in the early 1990s as the bigger version of the pioneering Jeep Cherokee. The 1998 Grand Cherokee was the last model-year entry of its first generation of production. Its Limited trim was considered the top-level version, the Limited 4.0 version, signifying the model with a 4-liter engine. (A was a special version with a 5.9-liter engine was also available). Two-wheel/rear-wheel (2WD) and four-wheel (4WD) drivetrain options were made available for this SUV.
The 1999 Toyota Camry was released in the middle of the fifth generation of production (1997 to 2001) of automaker Toyota Corporation's best-selling mid-sized car. The LE trim--the Camry's "luxury" version that was equipped with a standard four-cylinder engine--was ranked above the base CE, but placed lower than its six-cylinder engine-equipped sibling (LE V6), as well as the "extra-luxury" trims XLE and XLE V6.
The 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer marked the debut of Chevrolet's mid-sized sports-utility vehicle, or SUV, tracing its roots to the S-10 Blazer of the 1980s and mid-1990s. Trims were labeled LS, LT, EXT LT and LTZ, each with two/rear-wheel (2WD) and four-wheel (4WD) drivetrain options. Ever since the introduction of the 2002 TrailBlazer, it has been one of the most popular mid-sized SUVs in the United States.
The Toyota Corolla is manufactured in five grades, each with different features. Most Toyota Corollas, except the standard base model and the sporty S series, are equipped with folding rear seats, which allow long cargo items to be stored in the vehicle's trunk and extend into the rear passenger compartment with the seats down. A simple latch-release mechanism inside the trunk enables the owner to put down the seats in less than a minute.
Over the years, the number of safety features found on vehicles has steadily increased. One addition designed to assist drivers with small children is the Child Safety Lock, which is a standard feature on all model years of the Ford Expedition vehicle. Standard door locks prevent a car door from being opened from either the inside or outside of the vehicle. Typically, these standard locks are easy to manipulate using levers or buttons. This ease of use presents a problem when children are being transported, however. If a child accidentally unlocks and opens a door while the vehicle is moving,…
