Tilt Steering Wheel; Positraction Rear Axle; Other Features - Chevrolet station wagon 1970 Important Operating, Maintenance And Safety Instructions

Tilt Steering Wheel
The optional tilt steering wheel can
be tilted up above normal position to
provide additional room for entrance
and exit as well as selected driving
positions below normal height. This
permits individual selection of the
most natural position for all driving
conditions. On long trips the steering
wheel position can be changed to
minimize tension and fatigue.
The tilt mechanism is operated by
lifting up on the small control lever on
the left side of the steering column just
OTHER FEATURES
below the directional signal, moving
the steering wheel to the selected posi-
tion, and releasing the lever.
Positraction Rear Axle
The optional Positraction provides
additional traction on snow, ice, mud,
sand, and gravel, particularly when
one rear wheel is on a surface provid-
ing poor traction.
During normal driving and corner-
ing, the Positraction unit functions as
a standard differential. When one
CAUTION: On cars equipped with a Posi-
traction, never run the engine with one
drive wheel off the ground, since the car
may drive through the wheel remaining
on
the ground.
CAUTION: Care should be taken to avoid
sudden acceleration when both drive
wheels are
on a
slippery surface. This
could cause both drive wheels
to
spin,
especially when car is equipped with
a
Positraction, and allow the vehicle
to
slide
sideways on the curved surface of a road
or
in
a
turn.
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wheel encounters a slippery surface,
however, the Positraction directs driv:'
ing force to the rear wheel having the
better traction.
Occupant Restraint Belts
Lap and shoulder belts provide
added security and comfort for you
and your passengers. Proper use and
care of these belts will assure continu-
ance of this security.
Lap Belts-After the front seat has
been adjusted to the satisfaction of the
driver, grasp the buckle end and the
flat metal "eye" end of your individual
belt assembly and position the belt
across the lap as LOW ON THE HIPS
AS POSSIBLE. Insert the metal eye
into the open end of the buckle until
an audible snap is heard. Make sure
the connection is secure and adjust
the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling on
the end of the belt extending from
the buckle. The snug and low posi-
tions are essential in order that the
force exerted by the lap belt in a
collision may be spread over the