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Driving with the Chevrolet Automatic Transmissions
The Powerglide, Turbo Hydra-
matic-350 and 400 are completely
automatic
transmissions which re-
place the standard clutch and
transmission. After
starting
the
engine with the
selector
lever
in
N (Neutral) or P (Park) posi-
tion,
select
the range desired
(see tables)
and
depress the
ac-
celerator. A gradual start with a
steady
increase in
accelerator
pres-
sure
will result in best possible
fuel economy. Rapid acceleration
for fast starts will result in greater
fuel
consumption.
Automatic transmission shift
quadrants of all GM cars continue
the uniform
sequence
of selector
positions. This particularly bene-
fits multicar families and those
who
occasionally drive other cars.
Shift indicators
are
arranged with
"Park" position at one end, fol-
lowed in
sequence
by "Reverse",
"Neutral"
and
the forward driv-
ing ranges. All automatic trans-
missions are equipped with a
starter safety switch designed to
permit starting the
engine
only
when the transmission
selector
is
in the "Park" or
"Neutral"
posi-
tion. For additional engine brak-
ing
effect,
as sometimes
needed in
mountainous driving, place the
transmission in an intermediate
or low range.
Column Shift Lever
The heavy line in the illustra-
tions indicates the movement of
the
shift
lever as it is lifted to
shift into Reverse or Low (Low
on the Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
and 400) and into or out of Park
position.
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Floor Console Shift Lever
The floor console shift lever
may be moved freely between Neu-
tral and Drive and (on the Turbo
Hydra-Matic 350 and 400) be-
tween 1 and 2. Squeeze shift lever
button under handle as you shift
into Reverse or Low (2 on Turbo
Hydra-Matic 350 and 400).
Squeeze the button under the
handle fully
when shifting
into
or out of the Park position. Exer-
cise care when squeezing button
to prevent unintentional shifts to
Park, Low (or 2) or Reverse.
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