Caution: To prevent excessive engine speed do not exceed 60 miles per
hour in "2". (Not applicable if equipped with 426 cu. in. engine).
"1" First: For driving up very steep hills
and for maximum engine braking at low speeds (25 miles per hour or less) when going down
hill.
Caution: To prevent excessive engine speed do not exceed 40 miles per hour in
"'1".
Rocking the Car: If car becomes stuck in snow, sand, or
mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear selector rhythmically
between "First" and "Reverse," while applying slight pressure to the
accelerator.
Caution: Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck
car may result in overheating and transmission failure.
Passing Acceleration: You can get rapid acceleration at
speeds below 60 mph in Drive, or under 25 mph in Second by pressing the accelerator
briskly to the floor. This shifts the transmission to a lower gear. It will shift up again
automatically when foot pressure is released.
Holding on an Upgrade: The car will hold in any driving
gear on a slight upgrade with light pressure on the accelerator, but use the foot brake on
sleeper grades. Do not idle engine for long periods with transmission in gear.
Assist Starting Procedures if Battery is Low (Automatic Transmission)
Assist starting can not be accomplished by pushing or towing. Use a booster battery or
jumper cables from the battery in another car.
The negative cable on the booster battery must be attached only to the negative (-) post,
and positive (+) to positive. Each post is stamped on top and indicated on battery case.
This precaution will prevent possible damage to your car's electrical system.
Manual Transmissions
Go through each gear in numerical order-do not skip a gear. Gasoline can
be saved by shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear as soon as practical. Never shift into reverse
when car is moving.
4 Speed: An amber light on the instrument panel will
indicate when transmission is in reverse.
Shifting Gears: When shifting. (1) Depress clutch pedal
to floor. (2) Move shift lever to desired position. (3) Release clutch pedal and press
down on accelerator pedal at the same time. Do not drive with your foot on the clutch
pedal as this will cause abnormal clutch wear. Three-speed manual transmissions have a
low-reserve interlock which prevents engaging low or reverse gear unless the clutch is
fully depressed.
Down Shifting: Moving from a high gear down to the
lower gears in descending numerical order is recommended to preserve brakes when driving
down steep hills. In addition, down shifting at the right time provides better
acceleration when you desire to resume speed. For acceleration initiating at speeds less
than 20 mph, second gear is recommended.
