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Jllldrll-Mlltic :Drive
The Super Hydra-Matic drive consists of a fluid coupling, which
replaces the conventional clutch, combined with a hydI:aulicaIly
controlled automatic transmiSsion having four speeds forward and
one.
reverse. Gear changing is accomplished automatically by the
transmission in accordance with the performance demands of the
road conditions encountered and the wishes of the driver.
HOW TO OPERATE THE SUPER HYDRA-MATIe DRIVE-
The Super Hydra-Mafic drive
is
convenient to operate in that the
driver need only select, by use of the control lever and
.
indicator
segment, the speed range in which he
wishes
the car to
operate.
The
speed
ranges a
re clearly shown in the indicator above the steering
column on the instrument panel and are illuminated when the instru-
ment panel lights are turned on. The speed ranges are as follows:
P-Parking and starting.
N-Neutral and starting .
• DR-For all normal forward driving and maximum fuel economy.
DR.-For faster acceleration and driving in congested traffic.
L-For controlled
power.
R-Reverse.
TO START ENGINE-
1. Place control lever In
"
P
"
or "N"
position. Starter is inoperative in
any other
po~tion.
2. Engine Cold-Depress accelerator
pedal to floor once and release (this
presets automatic choke and throttle).
Engine Warm-Hold accelerator
pedal about half open.
3. Turn ignition key to right to engage
starter, release as soon as engine
starts.
NOTE: At temperatures below
0°
F. it may be necessary to hold the accelera-
tor pedal down slightly while starting.
Should the engine flood, hold the accelerator pedal to the floor forcibly
while starting the engine. Do not pump the accelerator at any time.
Avoid racing the engine during the warm up period.
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