Instruments And Controls - Chevrolet 1956 Truck Operator's Manual

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The type, location and operation of instruments and con-
trols vary on different models and makes of vehicles; there-
fore, regardless of the experience an owner or driver may
have had, it is advisable to familiarize one's self with the
instrument and controls and their use before driving this new
truck. The locations of various instruments and controls are
shown in Figures 1 and 2.
Instrument Group
The instruments are grouped in a single triangular cluster
on the instrument panel directly in front of the steering wheel
(fig. 3).
Gasoline Gauge. The electrically operated gasoline gauge is at
the upper right side of the instrument cluster (fig. 3). It is
wired through the ignition switch and, therefore, only indi-
cates the amount of fuel in the tank when the ignition switch
is turned on.
Fig. 3-/nstrument Group
Temperature Gauge. The water temperature gauge is at the
upper left side of the instrument cluster (fig. 3), with the
sending unit located in the water jacket at the left rear of
the cylinder head on 6-cylinder engines and at the front of the
intake manifold on V-8 engines. Normally, when the engine is
thoroughly warmed up, the needle will register near the center
of the gauge. The driver should watch this instrument closely,
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