Chevrolet Chevy II 1965 Owner's Manual page 11

ROCKING CAR
"ROCK"
car to escape from mud, sand or snow,
by holding down the accelerator a small amount and
moving the selector lever between
"D"
and
"R".
With
a little practice the selector lever movements may be
coordinated with the forward and backward motion of
the car.
PUSHING TO START
• Turn off all electrical loads such as headlights, radio,
heater, etc., until after engine is started.
• Turn key to
ON
position, place the selector lever in
"N"
until car reaches
25
to
30
miles per hour and
move the lever to
"L"
position.
• When engine starts, move the selector lever to
"D"
and proce.ed in a normal manner.
NOTE: It is best
never to
tow the
car to
start.
TOWING
When
the engine starts, the car may
ac-
celerate
into the tow
car.
• Place selector lever in "N" and do not exceed 35
miles per hour.
• If transmission is not operating properly, tow with
rear wheels raised or drive shaft disconnected.
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• If towing at speeds above thirty-five miles per hour, or
car must be towed for extended distances (over 50
miles) drive shaft must be disconnected.
WHEN PARKING YOUR CAR
To be double safe, always engage the parking
brake (see page 14) and place the transmission selector
lever in "Park" position when leaving your car unat-
tended.