Chevrolet Chevy II 1965 Owner's Manual page 10

The Powerglide transmission is a completely automatic transmission which replaces the
standard clutch and transmission. After starting the engine with the selector lever in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) position, select the range desired and depress the accelerator. The
transmission will do the rest. A gradual start with a steady increase of pressure on the
accelerator pedal will enable the transmission to shift into the more economical cruising
gear in the shortest possible time. Hard acceleration for fast starts will cause the transmission
to remain in low gear for a considerably longer period with resultant higher fuel consumption.
On the Super-Sport model the Powerglide shift lever is floor mounted as shown at the right.
The lever may be shifted freely from N (Neutral) to D (Drive). Press lightly on the shift lever
button (located on top of the shift handle) with the palm of your hand as you shift into or
out of L (Low) or R (Reverse). Force this button fully down when shifting to and from P (Park).
Exercise care in depressing button to prevent unintentional shifts to Park, Low or Reverse.
OPERATING YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
P-PARK Use only when car is stopped.
-'LIFT
R-REVERSE
For backing car-from stop.
-*LlFT
N-NEUTRAL For standing (Brakes Applied).
D-DRIVE
For Forward Driving. Step hard on accel-
erator for extra acceleration below 40 mph
-*LIFT
L-LOW
For hard pulling at low speeds and climb-
(Powerglide)
ing or descending steep grades. Shift to L
only below 40 mph.
CAR PARKED
NORMAL
DRIVING
RANGE
SAND, SNOW,
MUD AND
STEEP GRADES
*Lifting clears stops that prevent unintentional shifts to Reverse, Park or Low.
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