Operation; Sealed Beam Headlamps - Pontiac 1953 Owners Service Manual

In conjunction with the headlamp
switch, there is a convenient loot switch
located at the left of the clutch pedal
which allows you to raise or lower the
headlamp beams without removing your
hands from the steering wheel. The
diagram on this page explains the
operation of the foot (dimmer) switch
and "red light" beam indicator in the
speedometer below the numeral 50 in
combination with the hand switch.
OPERATION OF PONTIAC'S
SEALED BEAM
HEAD LAMPS-
Pontiac's "sealed beam" headlamps
have been designed to insure you the
maximum safety and comfort for night
driving. To obtain this safety for your·
self and for others, however, you must
be willing and anxious to use your
headlighting equipment in the manner
intended. Good drivers are always
courteous;.
For city driving or for meeting cars in
the country, there is a beam switch
on the floor near your left foot.
It
is for
use only when the light switch is pulled
all the way out to the'second position.
This "beam switch" turns down the
beams of the headlamps, thus prevent·
ing glare in the eyes .of the approaching
driver. Incidentally, it's not necessary
to hold this button down when passing
cars-one push of the foot snaps the
lights into the "lower" position (red
light off); another push snaps them
back into the "upper" position (red
light on).
NEVER PASS AN APPROACHING CAR WITH
THE RED LIGHT BEAM INDICATOR BURNING.
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