Specifications

Controls and Operating
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DRIVING INFORMATION
Starting
Check that the gear lever is in neutral
position (manual gearbox) or in ‘P’ or ‘N’
(automatic gearbox).
Check that the handbrake is on.
Press accelerator pedal down approximately
one quarter of its travel.
Insert ignition key and turn to staring
position (III) and as soon as engine starts
release key and accelerator pedal.
The red ignition and oil pressure warning
lights will go out when engine is running.
Note: one automatic gearbox cars the
starter will only operate with the gear lever
in ‘P’ or ‘N’ position.
Do not operate the starter for longer than 5
or 6 seconds. If the engine does not start
wait until the engine has stopped rotating
before trying to restart.
Selector Positions – Manual – Fig. 22
Moving the gears to the positions shown
select the appropriate gear ratio. The elver is
spring biased toward the third – fourth
position therefore, selection of first, second,
fifth and reverse is made by moving the gear
lever against spring pressure.
To select reverse, it is necessary to LIFT UP
on the gear lever knob whilst moving lever
to its position.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OPERATION
Do not use the ‘P’ position in place of the
parking brake. Always set the parking brake,
shift in ‘P’ and turn off the ignition when you
leave the vehicle unattended.
For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from NEUTRAL or PARK
to REVERSE or a forward gear.
Notice:
Shift into ‘R’ and ‘P’ only when the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
When stopped on an upgrade do not hold
vehicle with engine, use brake.
Do not shift from ‘N’ or ‘P’ into any gear
selection when the engine is above idle
speed.
Lift the button located under the front of the
selector lever when engaging ‘R’ and ‘P’.
Automatic Transmission Selector
Positions – Fig. 23
Engine Starting – use the ‘P’ position.
P (Park)
Use only when the vehicle is stopped.
R (Reverse)
For backing vehicle – from stop.
N (Neutral)
For standing (brakes applied).
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position, and the
transmission will automatically shift through
a three gear sequence, giving economy and
power. For extra power when passing
another vehicle or climbing steep grades,
depress the accelerator pedal fully to the
floor, at which time the transmission will
down shift into a lower gear.