Chevrolet 1957 Owner's Manual page 6

OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR-This indicator will show a red
light when oil pressure is low.
If
light remains on while engine is
operating, shut off engine until couse is determined. Flickering of this
indicator light when engine is idling is normal.
GENERATOR INDICATOR-Shows a red signal light when the
generator is not chorging. If the light is continually on while driving,
the cause of the discharge must be found ond corrected quickly.
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHTS- These lights indicate
the direction of turn being signaled by the exterior turn signals.
BRIGHT HEADLIGHT BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT -
This
indicator shows red to worn you thaI your headlights are on ··bright".
Remember to ··dim·· the lights with the headlight dimmer switch when
approaching oncoming corso
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER
QUADRANT-For explanation, see pages 11 and 13.
KEY STARTER
The key storter and ignition switch has four
positions, as shown. The key is required only
when turning the switch to or from LOCK
position. To operote, turn switch to START
until engine storts, then release. The switch will
return to ON position.
LIGHT CONTROL KNOB
Pull the knob out to first stop to illuminate parking, tail, license and
instrument lights. Regulate the latter by turning knob. Turn knob all the
way counterclockwise, past the slight resistance to light the dome lights.
Pull all the way out for headlights.
WINDSHIELD WIPER
Start wiper by turning knob clockwise. Full
clockwise turn provides fast wiper action.
Turning knob
counterclockwi~e provides slower
speed and a full counterclockwise turns wipers
off. The
windshield washer,
on optional
accessory, is operated by pressing the button
in the center of the knob. This squirts water on
the windshield and automatically wipes it
clean and dry.
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