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Record 1 2006-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

The horn is a courtesy signal to sound a warning or attract attention.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
CONT

Règle générale, on actionne l'avertisseur en exerçant une pression sur l'interrupteur fixé au sommet de la colonne de direction ou sur le cercle de métal monté à l'intérieur du volant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
  • Equipo de seguridad (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
DEF

Instrumento mecánico o eléctrico [que] se usa en los vehículos para avisar.

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