MG MGB TOURER GHN5 Handbook page 98

Supplement for Cars with Impact-absorbing Bumpers
CONTROLS Fig. 7
Gear lever
The gear positions are indicated on the lever knob. To engage reverse gear move
(1
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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 automatically when reverse is selected with the
ignition switched on.
Synchromesh engagement is provided on all forward gears.
Hand brake The hand brake is of the pull-up lever type, operatin mechanically on the rear
(2) wheels only. To release the hand brake, pull the lever up slightly, depress the
button on the end of the lever and ~ u s h the lever down.
Pedals The brake pedal operates the brake hydraulic system and applies the brakes on all
(3)
(4) (5) four wheels. The brake stop warning lights function automatically when the brake
pedal is depressed with the ignition switched on.
Mixture Use the control to enrich the mixture and assist starting when the engine is cold.
control (choke) The fuellair mixture is progressively enriched as the control is pulled out.
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Pull out the control to the required position and lock it by turning the control
clockwise one-quarter of a turn.
To re-position the control or return it to the 'OFF' position, turn the knob
anti-clockwise one-quarter of a turn and push inwards.
DO NOT MOVE the control in or out whilst it is in the 'locked' position.
Notes on the use of the control are given in 'RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS'.
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