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CAUTION: AUachment should NOT be made to bumpers
or
bumper brackets for towing. When vehicle is towed In
a
manner that
re-
quires hoisting
one
end
0"
the ground, this Is
to
be done only with
a
sling-type aUachment hooked
to
main structural members
of
the
car.
Always use safety back-up chains crossed under the tow bar in
a
manner that will retain the vehicle if the primary attachment falls
or
breaks
free,
preferably aUached
to
dmerent structural members than those used for the primary aUachment.
When towing vehicles
on
the front wheels, the steering wheel should
be
secured to maintain
a
straight ahead position.
NOTE: Do not use the locking feature of the Anti-Theft Lock to secure the front wheels for towing purposes.
Towing-(Without Ignition
Key)
Since the Anti-Theft Steering Col-
umn Lock locks the steering and shift
controls as well as the ignition system,
special provisions are necessary for
towing a vehicle when the switch
is
in "lock" position. Normally it will be
necessary to place a dolly under the
rear wheels and tow the vehicle with
the
front
end raised. Detailed towing
information is available at your dealer
and has been provided to tow truck
operators responsible for movement of
disabled or locked vehicles. Proper
lifting and towing equipment is nec-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle
during the towing operation.
Emergency Starting
If your Chevrolet is equipped
with a manual 3-speed trans-
mission, it can be started in an emer-
gency by pushing. When being pushed
to start the engine, turn off all un-
necessary electrical loads, turn igni-
tion to "ON", depress the clutch
pedal and place the shift lever in
high
gear. Release the clutch pedal
when the car speed reaches 10 to 15
miles per hour. Bumpers and other
parts contacted by the pushing ve-
hicle should be protected from dam-
age during pushing. Never tow the
car to
start.
Engines in vehicles with automatic
transmissions cannot be started by
pushing the car. To start the car when
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the Energizer is discharged, use an
auxiliary battery or Energizer with
jumper cables.
BATTERY-GAS WARNING: Since
normal battery or Energizer chemical
action generates hydrogen gas which
is explosive when mixed with air,
never expose the battery .to an open
flame or electric spark. Also, avoid
getting battery fluid, which
is
a sul-
furic acid solution, on skin, on clothing
or other fabrics, or on painted sur-
faces.
Eye protection should be worn
while working on the battery for any
reason.
Hydrogen gas may be released by a
battery and is generally present when
the battery has been, or is charging.
If the booster battery is part of
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