Plymouth Gran Fury1976 Operator's Manual page 25

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Windshield Washer Valiant - VOlare
Push the w iper control knob in to spray flu id on w indshield. O n the
opt iona l three speed system the wiper co ntro l wi ll turn to low speed
whe n pre ssed , and rema i n on unt il turned back to the off po sit ion.
Self Adjusting Brakes (Rear)
To maintain the correct adjustment you need on ly drive your car in
reverse and app ly the brakes. I ffurthe r adjustment is needed: dr ive
fo rwa rd about twenty fec I befo re you repeat the reverse app lica-
tion. To avoid poo r bra k ing, brake pull. o r damage to brake drums,
th e brake linings s hou ld be in s pected every 10 ,000 mile s.
O n mode ls designed to be used as taxis : rear drum b rakes are
equipped with man ual adjusters requiring pe ri od ic inspect io n a nd
adjustm e nt (approximate ly every 4,000 mile s) .
Disc Brakes (Front only) (optional 6 cyl. Valiant)
These brakes do no t require adjus tment, however, seve ral hard
stop s during the break-in period are recommended to seat the
linings and wear off any foreign materia l.
It is
important that you do not drive the car with your foot rcsting or
riding on the brake pedal when braking is not rC(luired. This practice
can resu lt in abnormall)' high brake temperatures, excessive lining
wear and possible damage to brakes.
Fold Down Rear Seat
(optional on Valiant Duster and VOlare Coupe)
To carry sk is o r s imil ar lo ng items. th e rear sea t ca n be folded
forward to prov id e addi ti o nal cargo area . The re lease button is in
the top ce nter of the seatback.
O n Va liant mode ls th ere is a lso a sec uri ty pa nel between the
luggage compartm ent and car int eri o r. Ope n the luggage compa rt-
ment, pull down on the retaining latches and lower the panel.
Sunroof (Factory Installed Option -
Fury - Valiant - VOlare)
The hand le for operat ing th e slid in g sunroof is located in the reces-
sed hOllsing , above th e rearview mirror. To open, pull th e hand le
Sunroof Ventilation Doors - Valiant
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