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any more than a short period, adjust heating or
air conditioning system to force outside air into
car as follows:
1. On cars equipped with air conditioning, set
control lever to HI except in hot weather, in
which case, set lever to AUTO
2. On cars not equipped with air conditIOning,
set fan to medium or high speed and lower
contrallever to any position except OFF.
The trunk lid should be closed while driving to
help prevent inadvertently drawing exhaust gases
into the car. It is unwise to drive at high speeds for
long durations with the trunk lid open. However,
if for some reason the trunk must remaIn open for
a period while moving, or electrical w'ring or other
cable connections to a trailer must pass through
the ",al between trunk lid and body, the following
precautions should be observed:
• Close all windows.
• Adjust heating or air conditioning system to
force outside air into car as described in items
1 and 2 above but with fan on standard
heater set at high speed.
• On cars equipped with outSide air vents in or
under instrument panel, open vents fully.
Steering column controls
Anti-theft lock
The anti·theft lock, located on the right side of the
steering column, has five positions:
• Accessory-Permits operation of electrical
accessories when engine is not running. To
engage, push key in and turn toward you
(counterclockwise).
• Lock-Normal parking position. Locks igni-
tion and provides added theft protection
by preventing normal operation of steering
wheel and shift controls. Key cannot be
returned to "LOCK" position and removed
until transmission is placed in "PARK".
• Off-Permits turning engine off without
locking steering wheel and shift control.
• Aun-Normal operating position (ignition
"ON" positiunl.
• Start-Permits engagement of starter.
IGNITION-STEERING COLUMN LOCK
NOTE: The anti-theft steering column lock is
not a substitute for the parking brake. Always
set the parking brake when leaving the car
unattended.
If
diHiculty is experienced in turning the igni-
tion key and lock knob to unlock the ignition,
attempt to turn the steering wheel as hard as possi-
ble in the direction the wheels are turned. At the
same time turn the ignition-lock knob in a clock-
wise direction with as much effort as you can
apply with your own hand. 00 not attempt to use
a tool of any kind to apply additional force on the
lock knob, as this could break the knob.

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