Operating Instructions; Starting The Engine; Warm-Up; Engine Cold - Chevrolet Impala 1969 Owner's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Anti-Theft Ignition, Steering
and Transmission Lock
The five position anti-theft lock
is
located on the right side of the steer-
ing column. In "LOCK" position, the
steering and shift mechanisms are
automatically locked along with the
ignition system to provide added theft
protection for your car. The transmis-
sion selector lever must be in "PARK"
on automatic transmission models, or
reverse on standard transmission
models, before the key can be turned
to the "LOCK" position. "ACCES-
SORY" position permits operation of
electrical accessories when the engine
is not running. "OFF" position
is
pro-
vided so that the ignition can be
turned off without locking the steer-
ing column or transmission linkage.
The key can be inserted or withdrawn
only when the switch is in the
"LOCK" position.
CAUTION: In
a
parking situation, always
let go of the steering wheel BEFORE turn-
ing the ignition key
to
LOCK position.
Turning the wheels to left or right with the
car stationary "winds up" the steering sys-
tem, which can result In
a
sharp "spring-
back" of the steering wheel when the lock
is released. As
a
further precaution, never
reach through the steering wheel to oper-
ate
controls, or for any other reason.
Starting the Engine
Place the selector lever of AUTO-
MATIC transmissions in P or N, P pre-
ferred. A starter safety switch is
designed to prevent starter operation
in any other position. On manual
transmission cars, depress the clutch
pedal to the floor. A new starter safety
switch incorporated into these cars is
designed to prevent starter operation
unless the pedal is fully depressed.
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Select the proper gear range before
releasing the clutch pedal.
• Engine Cold - Depress accelerator
pedal to floor and release. This sets
automatic choke.
• Engine Hot-Hold accelerator pedal
part way down while starting.
• During Extremely Cold Weather
(O°F. and below) - Depress accel-
erator pedal to floor three times (3)
and RELEASE.
Turn ignition switch to START and
release as soon as engine starts. When
engine is running smoothly, tap ac-
celerator pedal to reduce engine idle
speed.
• Engine Flooded - Depress acceler-
ator pedal and hold to floor while
starting until engine is cleared of
excess fuel and is running smoothly.
Never "pump" the accelerator pedal.
Warm-up
Always let the engine idle for 20 to
30 seconds after starting and drive at
moderate speeds for several miles, es-
pecially during cold weather.