MG MGB TOURER GHN5 Handbook page 6

CONTROLS
Fig.
I Synchromesh gearbox
Fig.
2 Automatic transmission
Gear lever
The gear positions are indicated on the lever knob. To engage reverse gear move
( 1 )
the lever to the left in the neutral position until resistance is felt, apply further
side pressure to overcome the resistance and then pull the lever back to engage
the gear. The reverse lights operate autoniatically when reverse is selected with
the ignition switched on.
Synchromesh engagement is prokidcd on all forward gears.
Selector lever The manual selection positions are indicated on the selector lever quadrant plate.
(2) Full driving instructions for cars fitted with a ~ ~ t o n i a t i c transmission are given on
page 3 1 .
Hand brake
The hand brake is of the pull-LIP lever type, operating mechanically on the rear
(3)
wheels only. T o release the hand brake pull the lever up 4ightly, depress the
button on the end of the lever and push the lever down.
Pedals The pedals are arranged in the conventional positions.
(4)
(5)
(7)
The brake pedal operates the brake hydraulic system and applies the brakes on
all four wheels, also bringing the stop uarning lights into operation when the
ignition is switched on.
M i x t u r e T o enrich the fuel air mixture and assist starting when the engine is cold, pull
control out the knob and turn a quarter of a turn clockwise to lock the control in the
(Choke) position selected. T o release the control turn it in an anti-clockwise direction
and push it inwards.
D O NOT MOVE the control in or out whilst it is in the locked position. Notes
on setting the control are given on page 28.
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