Starting And Running Instructions - MG Midget 1979 Driver's Handbook Manual

Instruments and Svvitches
SWITCHES Fig. 5
Lighting Press the lower end of the switch rocker to the first position tc operate the pa rkin
(1 ) and tail lamps and to the second position to operate the headlamps. The marking
on the switch is illuminated when the panel lamps are switched on.
Panel lamps The panel lights will function only when the side lamps are switched on. Tu rnin
(2) the switch knob clockwise switches on the panel lights; further clockwise move-
ment of the knob increases the light brilliance.
Hazard To use the direction indicators as
a
hazard warning to other road users, press the
warning lower end of the switch rocker, when all the direction indicators and their warnin
T
(3) lights will operate together, irrespective of whether the ignition is on or off. Th
green illumination light on the face of the switch glows when the panel lights ar
switched on.
Return the switch to the off position to cancel the warning.
Blower switch For operating instructions see 'HEATING AND VENTILATING'.
and heater
controls
(4)
Cigar-lighter To operate, press the knob inwards and release. When the element has becom
(5) sufficiently heated the lighter will be partially ejected, and may be withd rawn
for use. The rim of the cigar-lighter is illuminated when the panel lights ar
switched on.
Courtesy light The courtesy light is controlled by a switch in the light and by a switch fitted
t
(6) each door pillar. With the doors closed the light may be switched on by
slidinu
the switch towards the steering column. Opening either door will switch on the
light, and closing the door will extinguish the light.
Fig.
5
Fig. 5
STARTING AND RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS
The following instructions are a guide for starting, running and loading the car,
and include notes on the use of the controls and the indications of the instruments. .
Running in The treatment given to a new car will have an important bearing on its subsequent
life, and engine speeds during this early period must be limited. The following
instructions should
be
strictly adhered to.
During the first 500 miles (800 km):
DO NOT exceed 45 m.p.h. (72 km/h).
DO NOT operate at full throttle in any gear.
DO NOT allow the engine to labour in any gear.
Exhaust 1. The catalytic converter contains ceramic material. Avoid heavy impacts on
catalytic the converter casing.
converter
2. Use unleaded fuel only (91 octane). The use of leaded fuel will seriously impair
the efficiency of the emission control system.
3. The reaction in the catalytic converter increases exhaust system temperatures.
Care must be taken to avoid exhaust system contact with easily combustible
materials such as dry grass.
4. If the engine misfires, the ca use mu t b imme diately rectified to prevent
catalytic converter damage.
5. The use of any device which require an in rt int o a spark plug hole in order
to generate an air pressure, i.e. tyre p ump or pa int spray attachment, could
also result in catalytic converter damage. .
Choice of fuel The engine has been designed to operate only on unleaded fuel. It is essential that
unleaded fuel is used otherwise serious damage can be caused in the catalytic
converter.
Filling with The filler neck of the fuel tank is designed to accept fuel dispenser nozzles of the
fuel type specified only for unleaded fuel. The dispenser nozzle must be inserted into
the filler neck sufficiently to open the trap door for fuel to flow into the fuel tank.
Filling with The filler neck of the fuel tank is designed to accept fuel dispenser nozzles of the
fuel type specified only for unleaded fuel. The dispenser nozzle must be inserted into
the filler neck sufficiently to open the trap door for fuel to flow into the fuel tank.