Hudson 481 Series Owner's Manual page 46

HUDSON OWNER MANUAL
Hudson cars employ the headlighting system known as "Sealed Beam," in which the light
source, the reflector, the lens, and the gasket are all assembled in one securely sealed unit.
When the filament burns out or the lens break,
the entire unit is discarded and a new one in-
stalled, thereby assuring maximum lighting
efficiency throughout the life of the car.
"Sealed Beam" headlamps provide two sepa-
rate and distinct beams.
1. A country (upper) beam is provided to
illuminate evenly for a considerable distance
ahead of the car. This beam is for use on the
open highway when no other vehicles are ap-
proaching.
2. A traffic (lower) beam is also provided and is low enough on the left side to avoid glare
in the eyes of oncoming drivers. It should always be used when meeting other vehicles. This
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a red pilot bulb in the speedometer dial will be illuminated, making it convenient for the
driver to determine when this beam is in use. Always use the traffic (lower) beam when
meeting oncoming traffic.
HEADLAMPS
beam is designed so that it does not throw any
dazzling light into the eyes of the approaching
driver under any condition of car loading. At
the same time distribution of light is such that
the right side of the road is illuminated as far
ahead as is practical without causing glare on
curves.
By turning the lighting switch knob on
instrument panel to first position, the parking
lights, instrument lights, bonnet light, license
light and tail lights are turned on. Turning the
knob to the second position turns on these
lights in addition to the headlights. The country
(upper) or traffic (lower) headlight beams are
obtained by pressing the foot switch.
When the country (upper) beams are lighted,
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