Manual Transmission: Place the gearshift control lover in neutral and depress clutch pedal to floor.

Normal Starting-engine Cold: Depress accelerator pedal to the floor and release. Turn ignition key to start position and release when engine starts. After the engine is running smoothly, tap the accelerator pedal to reduce the fast idle speed.

Normal Starting-engine Warm: Hold the accelerator pedal part way down while starting.

Extremely Cold Weather (Below Zero): Depress the accelerator pedal to the floor and release; then hold pedal part way down. If temperature falls down below -20°, start car only in neutral.

Note: An optional 70 amp. battery is available from your dealer for use in extremely cold areas. (Standard equipment on 426 and 440 cubic inch engines).

Unusual Starting Conditions-Flooded Engine: Depress the accelerator pedal fully and hold to the floor untill engine starts.

Towing a Disabled Car: Your car may be towed, if the gearshift or selector lever is in neutral and the distance to be traveled does not exceed 15 miles or the towing speed exceed 30 MPH. If the transmission is not operative, or the car is to be towed more than 15 miles, the propeller shaft should be disconnected or the car towed with the rear end off the ground.

© Arthur Reichardt 2002

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