Drivi'ng With The Chevrolet Automatic Transmissions - Chevrolet Impala 1969 Owner's Manual

Drivi'ng with the Chevrolet Automatic Transmissions
The Powerglide, Turbo Hydra-Matic-
350 and 400 are completely automatic
transmissions which replace the
standard clutch and transmission.
After starting the engine with the
selector lever in N (Neutral) or P
(Park) position, select the range de-
sired (see tables below) and depress
the accelerator. 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 con-
sU",lption.
Automatic transmission shift quad-
rants of all GM cars continue the uni-
form sequence of selector positions.
This particularly benefits multicar
families and those who occasionally
drive other cars. Shift indicators are
arranged with "Park" position at one
end, followed in sequence by "Re-
verse", Neutral" and the forward driv-
ing ranges. All automatic transmissions
are equipped with a starter safety
switch designed to permit starting the
engine only when the transmission se-
lector is in the "Park" or "Neutral"
position. For additional engine braking
effect, as sometimes needed in moun-
tainous driving, place the transmission
in an intermediate or low range.
CAUTION: When parking or leaving the
car unattended, even for
a
few minutes,
place the selector lever in "Park" position
and remove the ignition key.
POWERGLIDE
P-PARK
R-REVERSE
N-NEUTRAL
D-DRIVE
L-LOW
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Use only when car is stopped.
For backing car-from stop.
For standing (Brakes Applied).
For forward driving.
Depress accelerator to floor for extra acceleration at speeds
(depending on engine, axle and tire combinations) as high
as 40 to 60 mph.
For hard pulling through sand, snow or mUd, and for
climbing or descending steep grades.
Do not shift to Labove 40 mph.