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To raise the antenna beyond the 30 inch height you merely turn the
knob of the override switch located on the instrument panel
face.
The
antenna will rise as long as the switch is held on, until a maximum
height of 60 inches is reached. It will automatically lower itself fully
·
whenever the radio or ignition switch if turned
off.
CAUTION: Do not hold switch in operating position beyond full travel of
antenna (up or
down).
For long trouble free operation mast sections should
be cleaned once a month with clean water.
WINDSHIELD WASHER-The windshield washer is vacuum oper-
ated and controlled
by
the push button in the center of the wiper
control, located in the curved section on the left side of instrument
panel. To
activa
te the washer and wiper, simply push in on the plunger
button and
release.
Through the action of a coupler attached to the
wiper motor, washer action is coordinated with windshield wiper
action-the water being forced from two jets located at the base of
the wiper arm
supports.
The wipers will continue to operate for 8 to
10 cycles after the pre-determined amount of water
has
been pumped
from the washer jar. If more water is required simply push the button
again.
To insure the best operation of the windshield washer, the jets should-
be kept
clean.
Dirt, wax and polish can reduce or stop the flow of water.
Pontiac Windshield Washer Solvent should be used not only to pre-
vent jar breakage in winter, but is particularly helpful in removing
road
scum, bugs,
and dirt during the warmer months. One two-ounce
envelope to a full jar of water is sufficient in the summer and two
envelopes
to
%
jar of water
is
recommended for winter. Under severe
cold conditions fluid in jar may turn to slush-ice, but should not freeze
solid.
Heat from the engine will thaw out slushy condition.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to use windshield washer in freezing weather.
Contact of the water on cold glass will cause immediate icing and impair
visibility.
PONTIAC AIR CONDITIONING-Pontiac's Air Conditioning sys-
tem provides refrigerated air to cool the interiors of the car using
outside air exclusively or air inside the car which is recirculated. The
unit permits more enjoyable driving by the reduction of dust,
pollen,
and similar irritants which would otherwise enter the car. It also
eliminates the wind noise
SO
objectionable with open
windows.
Out-
side air-provides constantly and rapidly changing air inside the
car,
eliminating a
stuffy,
smoke-filled atmosphere and thereby keeping the
occupants fresh and comfortable. Optionally, it provides air inside the
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