Chevrolet 1965 CORVAIR Owner's Manual page 9

more economical cruising gear in the shortest possible
time. Hard acceleration for fast starts will cause the trans-
mission to remain in low gear for a considerably longer
period.
When driving at speeds below 45 mph, the transmis-
sion may be shifted back into low range for extra acceler-
ation for passing by depressing the accelerator pedal
fully. The transmission will automatically shift back into
cruising gear when the accelerator pedal is momentarily
released.
PUSHING TO START
• Turn off all electrical loads such as radio, heater and,
if possible, lights until the engine starts.
• Turn on key and move selector lever to neutral. At
20 to 25 mph move lever to l.
• When engine starts, move selector lever to D.
NOTE: Never tow to start.
OPERATING YOUR POWERGLIDE TRANSMISSION
POSITION OPERATION
USES
R-REVERSE For Backing Car (From Stopped Position)
N-NEUTRAL For Starting Engine (Brakes Applied)
NORMAL
DRIVING
D-DRIVE For all Forward Driving. Step hard on
RANGE
accelerator for extra acceleration below
45 mph.
L-LOW
For Hard Pulling at Low Speeds, Climb- SAND, SNOW,
ing, or Descending Steep Grades and for MUD OR ON
additional engine braking below 40 mph.
STEEP GRADES
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