Other Features; Tilt Steering Wheel; Positraction Rear Axle; Occupant Restraint Belts - Chevrolet Impala 1969 Owner's Manual

OTHER FEATURES
Tilt Steering Wheel
The optional tilt steering wheel can
be tilted up above normal position to
provide additional room for entrance
and exit as well as selected driving
positions below normal height. This
permits individual selection of the
most natural position for all driving
conditions. On long trips the steering
wheel position can be changed to
minimize tension and fatigue.
The tilt mechanism is operated by
lifting up on the small control lever on
the left side of the steering column just
below the directional signal, moving
the
s~eering
wheel to the selected posi-
tion, arid releasing the lever.
Positraction Rear Axle
The optional Positraction provides
additional traction. on snow, ice, mud,
sand, and gravel, particularly when
one rear wheel is on a surface provid-
ing poor traction.
During normal driving and corner-
ing, the Positraction unit functions as
a standard differential. When one
wheel encounters a slippery surface,
however, the Positraction directs driv-
ing force to the rear wheel having the
better traction.
CAUTION: On cars equipped with a Posi-
traction, never run the engine with
one
drive wheel off the ground, since the car
may drive through the wheel remaining
on
the ground.
Care
should
be
taken
to
avoid sudden acceleration when both
drive ·wheels are
on a
slippery surface.
This could
cause
both drive wheels
to
spin, and allow the vehicle
to
slide side-
ways
on a
crowned road
or
when in
a
turn.
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Occupant Restraint Belts
Lap and shoulder belts provide
added security and comfort for you
and your passengers. Proper use and
care of these belts will assure continu-
ance of this security.
Lap Belts-After the front seat has
been adjusted to the satisfaction of the
driver, grasp the buckle end and the
flat metal "eye" end of your individual
belt assembly and position the belt
across the lap as LOW ON THE HIPS
AS POSSIBLE. Insert the metal eye
into the open end of the buckle until
an audible snap is heard. Make sure
the connection is secure and adjust
the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling on
the end of the belt protruding from
the buckle. The snug and low positions
are essential in order that the force
exerted by the lap belt in a collision
may be spread over the strong hip
bone structure and not across the
soft abdominal area. For retractor
equipped belts, pull the retractor half
of the belt to a solid stop to make sure
that the belt webbing is completely