MG MGB TOURER GHN5 Handbook page 34

Automatic Transmission (If fitted)
Starting the The procedure given in 'RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS' for starting the engine
engine also applies to cars fitted with automatic transmission. The following points,
however, should be noted.
The starter will only operate when the selector lever is in the 'P' or 'N' positions.
Driving with a cold engine may result in stalling. Before driving the car, warm
a cold engine by setting the mixture control (choke) to the fast idle position
(see
page 28), until the engine warms and will run without its use. Take care not to
drive with the mixture control in the fast idle position as this may cause sudden
acceleration when the brakes are released.
Driving
Selecting
a
driving position. Always release the accelerator pedal and apply the
foot brake before moving the selector lever to the required position. This will
prevent the car from 'creeping' (i.; a tendency for the car to move very slowly
forward if 'D', 'Ll', or 'L2' is selected or backwards when 'R' is selected).
This creeping feature can be used to advantage when manoeuvring in a confined
space.
Moving off. The selector can be in any one of the forward driving positions 'D',
'Ll', or 'LT, selection of the position being dependent on prevailing circum-
stances. After releasing the brakes, moving off will be smooth regardless of how
much the accelerator pedal is depressed. Discretion in the use of the accelerator
must be exercised when in slippery road conditions or if optimum fuel economy
is to be achieved.
Selector in 'D'. The automatic selection of all forward ratios takes place pro-
gressively up or down in accordance with changes in road speed, accelerator
position, and road load.
The effect of the engine acting as a partial brake (engine braking) when the
accelerator is released, as with a manual gearbox, is not present when driving
with the selector in 'D'.
Fig. 2