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gear"
and helps to slow down the
car.
For further stopping effort
apply the brakes in the conventional
manner.
CAUTION: When the driver leaves the car, with the engine running, the
control lever should always be in the N (neutral)
position.
This precaution
prevents movement of the car, should the accelerator pedal be aCcidentally
depressed by a passenger. For additional safety, apply parking brake when
opening garage doors, etc.
OPERATING IN LO RANGE-The
control lever must be raised to move from
DR range to LO
range.
The LO range
(second speed) is provided for pulling
through deep sand or snow and ascending
or descending steep grades where traffic
signs call for placing the transmission in first or second gears. It is
also best for getting the car in motion on icy roads
When driving in LO or either DR range at a car speed of less than 10
MPH an extra burst of speed can be obtained by completely depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. This will cause the transmission to shift
down to first speed. The transmission will automatically return to
second, third or fourth
speed,
depending on the range being
used,
as
car speed increases or pedal is
released.
The control lever can be moved from either DR position to LO
at any car speed below 50 MPH on dry roads where traction is
good.
CAUTION: Do not shift into LO range on slippery roads as a skid may be
induced. Slippery roads demand judicious use of the brakes to reduce
car speed.
REVERSE- To engage
reverse,
simply
raise the control lever and move
it
to the
R
position.
Moving lever between LO and
R with light accelerator pedal pressure per-
mits rocking the car when required to get
out of deep snow, mud or sand. Avoid
engaging reverse at speeds above 5 MPH.
NOTE: Control lever will stop at left DR position when moved from reverse
towards neutral with lever raised. This prevents unwanted "over-select-
ing" into neutral.
PARKING-For additional safety when parking, turn off ignition
key and move selector lever to R
position.
When parking on an
incline, hold car with foot brake a few seconds to permit engagement
of transmission parts.
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