Chevrolet 1973 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 19

Driving with the Chevrolet Automatic Transmissions
The Turbo Hydra-matic 350
and 400 are completely automatic
transmissions which replace the
standard clutch and transmission.
After starting the engine with the
selector lever in N (Neutral) or
P (Park) position, select the range
desired (see table) and depress
the accelerator. A gradual start
with a steady increase in accelera-
tor pressure will result in best pos-
sible fuel economy. Rapid acceler-
ation for fast starts will result in
greater fuel consumption.
Automatic transmission shift
quadrants of all GM cars continue
the uniform sequence of selector
positions. This particularly bene-
fits multicar families and those
who occasionally drive other cars.
Shift indicators are arranged with
"Park" position at one end, fol-
lowed in sequence by "Reverse",
"Neutral" and the forward driv-
ing ranges. All automatic trans-
missions are equipped with a
starter safety switch designed to
permit starting the engine only
when the transmission selector is
in the "Park" or "Neutral" posi-
tion. For additional engine brak-
ing effect, as sometimes needed in
mountainous driving, place the
transmission in an intermediate
or low range.
Column Shift Lever
The heavy line in the illustra-
tions indicates the movement of
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the shift lever as it is lifted to
shift into Reverse or Low on the
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 and 400
and into or out of Park position.
Floor Console Shift Lever
The floor console shift lever
may be moved freely between Neu-