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A WORD TO MONTE CARLO OWNERS ...
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your Monte Carlo, and to
provide important safety information. We urge you to read it carefully and follow the recommendations contained to
help assure the most enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your vehicle.
When it comes to service, remember that your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your
complete satisfaction. Return to him for Guardian Maintenance Service and any other assistance you may require.
To assist dealers in handling your needs, Chevrolet maintains a number of Zone Offices throughout the country . Should
you have a problem that cannot be handled through normal channels, follow the procedure presented on page 81 of this
manual under the heading, "Owner Relations".
Regarding warranty, your Monte Carlo, when purchased new is covered by the Chevrolet New Vehicle Warranty and
the Policy on Chevrolet Owner Service. Complete details will be found in the 1971 Chevrolet New Vehicle Warranty
and Policy on Owner Service folder which was given to you by your dealer at the time of new car delivery.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing a Chevrolet product-and assure you of our continuing
interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction.
FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMY
KEEP YOUR GM CAR ALL GM. SPECIFY GENERAL
MOTORS PARTS IDENTIFIED BY ONE OF THESE
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1971
MONTE CARLO
OWNER'S
MANUAL
CHEVROLET MOTOR
DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS
CORPORATION
DETROIT. MICHIGAN 48202
All information, illustrations and specifications con-
tained in this manual
are based on the latest product
information available at the time
of publication. The
right is reserved to make changes at any time without
notice.
Part No. 3991059
ST 307-71
@ GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 1970
Table of Contents Page
Before Driving your Car. . . . .. .. . .. . .. ... . .. . .. .. ... .. . .. .. . .. . . .. 3
Starting and Operating. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .
.. . .. .. . .. . . . . .. 12
Safety Checks. . . . .. .. . .. . .. ... . .. .. . .. ... . . .. .. .. .. . ... . .. . . . .
.. 38
In Case of Emergency ............................................ 43
Air Pollution Control Systems
..................................... 46
Appearance Care. . . . . . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. ... .
.. 52
Service and Maintenance. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . . ... . ... .. . .. .. . . . .
.. 56
Maintenance Schedule. . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. ..
.. 71
Specifications, Owner Relations, Service Manuals, Index ............ 77
1 Reprinted
with Permission bf
General Motors CDrporation

YOUR CAR'S FIRST
FEW HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING
Sound design and precision manu-
facturing methods will permit you
to operate your new car from its
very first mile without adhering to
a formal "break-in" schedule. How-
ever, during the first few hundred
miles of driving you can, by ob-
serving a few simple precautions,
add to the future performance and
economy of your car.
It is recommended that your
speed during the first 500 miles
be confined to a maximum of 60
M.P.H.,
but do not drive for ex-
tended periods
at anyone constant
speed, either fast
or slow. Dur-
ing this period, avoid full throttle
starts and, if possible, abrupt stops.
Gentle braking during the first
few
hundred miles of operation will re-
sult in longer brake life and better
future performance. Avoid hard
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stops especially during the first 200
miles of operation since brake mis-
use during this period will destroy
much future brake efficiency.
Always drive
at moderate speed
until the engine has completely
warmed up.
If you plan to use your new car
for trailer hauling see additional
information on page 10.

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
Keys
Two separate keys are provided
for your car. Each key has a differ-
ent cross section so that it can be
inserted only in certain locks.
• Key with square head
stamped "A") -for ignition
switch, door locks.
• Key with oval head (stamped
"B") -for all other locks.
The code number of each key
is
stamped on the "knock out" plug
in the key head. Your Chevrolet
dealer removed these plugs and
placed them with the spare set of
keys in the special key envelope
that was given to you at time of
delivery.
For your protection:
• Record the numbers on the key
envelope and discard the key
'plugs.
• Keep the key envelope in a safe
place such
as your wallet, Not
In The Car.
In the event the original keys are
lost, duplicates can be made by
your dealer or a locksmith using
the key code information.
Be sure to lock the glove box or
console compartments and remove
the key from the car whenever it
is
necessary to leave the ignition key
with
an attendant.
Door Locks
Front and rear side doors can
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be locked from the inside by de-
pressing the passenger guard door
lock buttons located on the upper
door panel. All doors canbe locked
from the outside by first depressing
the door lockbuttonanddepressing
the outside door handle plunger
while closing the door.
The front doors can also be
locked by using the key.
All models have
as a standard
safety feature overridingdoorlocks.
When the doors are locked, the
door latch mechanism
is inopera-
tive, preventing inadvertent open-
ing of the door by movement of the
inside handle.
REMINDER: While the car is
being driven, avoid hanging objects
on the right hand coat hook in such
a way that you block the driver's
vision to the right rear quarter.

REMINDER: Always lock the
doors when driving, for greater se-
curity in the event of
an accident
and for security against unauthor-
ized entries.
Seats
Folding seatbacks are equipped
with self-latching mechanisms and
release controls designed for the
convenience of entering and exit-
ing passengers.
Manually Operated Front Seats
-Pull forward on the seat adjuster
lever, located on the driver's side
of the front seat, to unlock the seat
and allow adjustment to the front
or rear. As the seat slides forward,
it tilts slightly to provide best pos-
ture and increased driving ease. Re-
lease the lever to lock the seat in
the desired position.
Back Locks (Manual)-For your
safety each folding front seatback
has a lock which must be released
before the seatback
can be folded
forward. (Electric) - On cars
equipped with the optional electric
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seatback lock release both front
seatbacks unlock automatically
when either front door is opened
and manually lock when both doors
are closed. Push lightly rearward
on passenger seatback to ensure
that it
is locked if the seat is to be
unoccupied. Also, the seatbacks
can be unlocked by using the man-
ual releas
e.
Standard Seats-The release
knob is located at the lower rear of
each backrest nearest the door. Lift
the knob upward, then pull the
seatback forward.

Strato Type Seats -Located on
the upper side of each backrest, a
button release must be pressed
while pulling the seatback forward.
The lock will latch when the
seatback returns to its upright po-
sition.
Power Operated Front Seats-
Four-way power seats offer a va-
riety of seat positions through the
convenience of electric switches.
Move the seat in the direction de-
sired by light finger pressure on the
seat switch in the corresponding di-
rection. When the switch
is released
the seat
is locked into position.
Power Windows
Power windows have an ignition
interlock so the windows cannot be
operated unless the ignition switch
is in the "on" or "accessory" posi-
tion. Reminder: Remove the igni-
tion key when the vehicle
is not at-
tended by a responsible person. A
master control for all windows
is
provided at the driver's posItIon.
Individual switches are provided
under each window for passenger
use.
Inside Rearview Mirrors
• Inside mirror has day/night con-
trol to change reflectivity.
• Switch mirror to night position
to reduce glare from following
headlights.
To raise or lower, grasp mirror
and exert sufficient pressure by
pushing
or pulling to move mirror
support rod toward
or away from
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MIRROR
SUPPORT --
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windshield, and up or down. The
upper ball joint, where the support
rod meets the roof, and the knee
joint
at the lower end of the rod
work together to permit setting the
mirror at a variety of heights.
Head Restraints
• Head restraints are designed to
help reduce injuries due to
"whiplash."
• Select the
position-up or down
-which places the top of the
head restraint closest to the top
of your ears.

• Do not use head restraint above
the up detent position.
• Head restraint can be raised by
pulling up until you feel the
spring latch seat in the detent
position.
• To lower, release latch at base
of supporting rod and push
down on restraint.
• Do not operate vehicle with head
restraints removed.
• Head restraint will help protect
rear seat passengers by shielding
head restraint mounting hard-
ware on front seatback from
impact by rear seat passengers.
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
continuance of this security.
Lap Belts -After the front seat
has been adjusted to the satisfac-
tion of the driver, sit erect and well
back in the seat, 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 POS-
SIBLE. Insert the metal eye into
the open end of the buckle until an
audible snap
is heard. Make sure
the connection
is secure and, to
reduce the risk of sliding under the
belt, adjust it to a SNUG
FIT by
pulling on the end of the belt ex-
tending from the buckle. The snug
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and low positions are essential in
order that the force exerted by the
lap belt in a collision will be spread
over the strong hip bone structure
and not across the soft abdominal
area which could result in serious
injury.
For retractor-equipped
belts, pull the retractor half of the
belt out to a solid stop to make sure
the belt webbing
is completely un-
wound from the retractor; then
connect the belt and make the nec-
essary adjustments at the buckle

for proper fit. To lengthen a lap
belt, place thebuckle atrightangles
to the belt webbing.
The belt will
then slide easily throughthebuckle.
To unfasten the lap belt, simply
depress the push button located in
the center of the buckle.
Automatic-locking lap belt re-
tractors are provided for the added
convenience of the driver and out-
board front seat passenger on all
Chevrolet cars as an extra cost op-
tion. The automatic-locking retrac-
tors adjust and lock the lap belts
into position automatically after
fastening.
To fasten a lap belt equipped
with an automatic-locking retrac-
tor, pull the webbing across the lap
far enough to permit inserting the
flat metal"eye"end into the buckle.
If thewebbing is not initially pulled
out far enough to permit buckling,
release the webbing, allowing it to
rewind in the retractor and release
the lockingmechanism,so the web-
bing can be pulled
outtotheproper
length. Oncethe buckle is fastened,
pull the belt firmly across the lap
in the direction of the retractor to
obtain a snug
fit. The retractor will
automatically take up the excess
webbing.
Shoulder Belts -When properly
worn with a lap belt, ashoulderbelt
can provide additional protection
against impact with the car interior
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by restraining forward motion of
the upper torso in a collision. This
is primarily true in case of frontal
impacts, which are the most fre-
quent type of accident.
Shoulder belts are fastened and
unfastened in the same manner
as
lap belts. A shoulder belt should
have sufficient slack to insertafist's
width between your chest and the
belt. This can be checked by in-
serting a clenched fist between the
belt and your chest with thumb
against chest and back of hand
facing upward.
When not in use,shoulder belts
should be secured in the special
storage convenience provision, to
reduce the danger of the metal end
striking an ()ccupant in a sudden
stop. When storage provisions are
not provided, the loose end
mounted on the upper structure
should be fastened to the floor-
mounted end, and adjusted to re-
move excess slack.
Passengers in the rear seat of a
convertible must remove any
shoulder belts BEFORE the top is
lowered. Rear shoulder belts re-
quire readjustment after the top
has been either lowered or raised.
Releasing 8elts- To release the
belts, simply depress the release tab
or button located in the center of
the buckle.
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Seat Belt Inspection
And Care (All)
• Keep sharp edges and damaging
objects away from belts.
• Periodically inspect belts,
buckles, retractors, and anchors
for damage that could lessen the
effectiveness of the restraint
system.
• Have questionable parts re-
placed.
• Replace belts if cut, weakened,
frayed, or subjected to collision
loads.
• Check that anchor mounting
bolts are tight to the floor.
• Keep seat belts clean and dry.
• Clean only with mild soap solu-
tion and lukewarm water.
• Do not bleach or dye belts since
this may severely weaken belts.

Child Restraint
Children in automobil~s should
be restrained to lessen the risk of
injury in accidents, sudden stops or
other driving conditions. General
Motors has designed an "INFANT
SAFETY CARRIER" specifically
for infants and a "CHILD
SAFETY SEAT" specifically for
small children, which are available
from your Chevrolet dealer. The
CarrierandChildSeat are designed
to utilize lap belts in your 1971
Monte Carlo.
The General Motors Infant
Safety Carrier and the Child Safety
Seat must be used only in passen-
ger vehicle seats equipped with lap
belts. They must be used only on
front or rear seats which do not
fold or on folding seats equipped
with a latch to hold the seatback
upright (Standard on 1967 and
later model
GM passenger ve-
hicles). In using either Carrier or
Child Seat, read and comply with
all installation and usage instruc-
tions. Do not place more than one
child at a time in the Carrier or
Child Seat. The Carrier
is designed
for
use only with infants weighing
up to 20 pounds. The Child Seat
is
designed for use only by children
weighing up to 30 pounds and who
are able to sit
up by themselves. All
unused seat belts near the Carrier
or Child Seat should be stowed
properly to help prevent them from
striking the child in the event of
a sudden stop or collision. Shoulder
belts should be stowed in any spe-
cial storage convenience provided.
Lap belts and shoulder belts with-
out storage provisions should have
buckles latched and belts adjusted
to remove slack.
Cars Not Equipped With
Special Child Restraints
If a child is traveling in a vehicle
not equipped with a General
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Motors Infant Safety Carrier or
Child Safety Seat, the following
precautions should be taken:
1. Children should be placed in the
rear seat. Never allow a child to
stand or kneel on any seat.
2. Infants unable to sit up by them-
selves should be restrained by
placing them in a covered, pad-
ded bassinet which
is placed
crossways in the vehicle (width-
wise) on the rear seat. The
bassinet should be securely re-
strained with the regular vehicle
seat belts. An alternate method
is to position the bassinet so that
it rests against the back of the
front seat, again crossways in'
the vehicle.
3. When a child
is old enough to
sit up by himself
in a car, he
should sit on a firm cushion and
use the conventional lap belt to
restrain him
at the hips. The

cushion should be as firm as
practicalandjust high enough to
enable the child to lookhorizon-
tally out of the car windows.
4. Theuseof the cushion should be
discontinued
as soon as the child
is old enough to see out of the
car windows without it.
5. Do not use shoulder belts on
children shorter than approxi-
mately 4 feet 7 inches in height.
6.
General Motors recommends
that children be restrained when
riding. However, if conditions
require that a child must stand,
he should stand on the floor
directly behind the front seat.
This will minimize the possi-
bility of his being thrown from
the rear compartment during a
suddenstop. This method should
be used only if more complete
restraint cannot be used.
Trailer Hauling
Since passenger cars are de-
signed and intended to be used
primarily as passenger convey-
ances, towing a trailer will affect
handling, durability and economy.
Maximum safety and satisfaction
depends upon proper use of cor-
rect equipment and avoiding over-
loads and other abusive operation.
The maximum loaded trailer
weight which you can pull with
your Monte Carlo depends on
what special equipment has been
installed on your car.
We do not
recommend pulling any trailer un-
less the car
is properly equipped.
Information on trailer hauling
capabilities, special equipment re-
quired, and optional equipment
offered by Chevrolet
is available
from your Chevrolet Dealer or by
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writing Chevrolet Motor Division,
Detroit, Michigan, 48202.
Usage of bumper hitches
is not
recommended; however, rental in-
stallations may be made if in ac-
cord with proper installation and
usage instructions of a reputable
trailer rental agency. Axle mounted
hitches should not be used.
To assist in attaining good
handling of the car-trailer com-
bination, it
is important that the
trailer tongue load be maintained
at appoximately 10% of the
loaded trailer weight. Tongue
loads can be adjusted by proper
distribution of the load in the
trailer, and can be checked by
weighing separately the loaded
trailer and then the tongue.
When towing trailers, tires
should be inflated to the standard
pressure shown on the placard,

affixed to left front door. The
allowable passenger and cargo
load also shown on the same
placard,
is reduced by an amount
equal to the trailer tongue load
on the trailer hitch.
Maintenance
More frequent vehicle main-
tenance
is required when using
your car to pull a trailer. Change
the:
1. Automatic transmission and
rear axle fluid each 12,000
miles.
2. Engine oil each 60 days
or
3000 miles whichever occurs
first.
3. Positive crankcase ventilation
valve each 12 months
or
12,000 miles whichever oc-
curs first.
Break-in Schedule
In addition to the new car break-
in instructions in this Owner's
Manual, it
is recommended that
your new Monte Carlo be operated
for 500 miles before trailer tow-
ing.
If it is necessary to tow during
this period, avoid speeds over 50
MPH and full throttle starts.
For cars already in use the
above precautions should be ob-
served whenever a new engine,
transmission or axle is installed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)
Avoid Inhaling exhaust gases because
they contain carbon monoxide, which
by
itself Is colorless and odorless. CarbOn
monoxide is a dangerous
gas that can
cause unconsciousness and is potentially
lethal.
The best protection againstcarbon mon-
oxide entry into the car bOdy is a properly
maintained engine exhaust system,
car
bOdy and body ventilation system. If you
notice a change
In the sound of the ex-
haust system, if exhaust fumes are smelled
or · detectedinany · other way inside the
vehicle,
or if exhaust system or the under-
side or rear 01 the vehicle is damaged,
have a competent mechanic Inspect the
complete exhaust system andnearby·body
areas and trunk lid for broken, damaged,
missing, or mispositioned parts, open
seams, holes,
or loose connections or
other deterioration which could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the trunk or
passenger compartment. Dust or water In
the trunk may be an indication of a prob-
lem in one of these areas.
To allow proper operation of ventila-
tion system, ·remember to keep front
ventilation inlet
grille clear of snow,
leaves or other obstruction
at all times.
It Is recommended that the vehicle be
Inspected as out/ined above each time the
vehicle is raised for lubrication or
oil
change. If at any time you suspect that
exhaust fumes are entering the passenger
compartment, have the cause determined
and corrected
as soon as possible. If you
must drive under these conditions, drive
only with
all windows fully open. Use
genuine GM parts recommended for your
vehicle,
or equivalent. (See also exhaust
system check In the Safety Checks sec-
tion of this manual.)
SITTING IN A PARKED CAR WITH
ENGINE RUNNING
FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Do
not run engine In confined areas
such as garages any more than needed to
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move vehicle in or out of area. When ve-
hicle is stopped in an UNCONFINED area
with the engine running for any more than
a short period, the following precaution
should be observed:
• Adjust heating or COOling system to
force outside air Into car with blower
set
at medium or high speeds, and con-
trols set in any position except "MAX."
The trunk lid should be closed while
driving to help prevent inadvertently draw-
Ing exhaust gases Into the car.
It Is unwise
to·drive
at high speeds for long durations
with the trunk
lid open. However, if for
some reason the trunk must remain open
for a period while moving, or electrical
wiring or other cable connections to a
trailer must pass through the seal between
trunk
lid and bOdy, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
• Close all windows.
• Adjust heading or cooling system to
force outside
air Into car with blower
set
at high speed, and controls set In
any position except "MAX."
• On cars equipped with outside air
vents In or under instrument panel,
open vents fully.

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
Anti-Theft Steering
Column Lock
The anti-theft lock, located on
the right side of the steering col-
umn, has five positions:
• Accessory -Permits opera-
tion of electrical accessories
when engine
is not running. To
engage, push key in and turn
toward you (counterclockwise).
• Lock -Normal parking posi-
tion. Locks ignition and pro-
vides added theft protection by
preventing normal operation of
steering wheel and shift con-
trols. Key cannot be returned
to "lock" position and removed
until transmission
is placed in
"park" (automatic transmission
models) or in reverse on manual
transmission models.
• Off -Permits turning engine
off without locking steering
wheel and shift controls.
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• Run -Normal operating posi-
tion.
• Start -Permits engagement of
starter.
NOTE: The anti-theft steering
column lock
is not a substitute
for the parking brake. Always
set the parking brake when leaving
the car unattended.
When parklng-
• Always let go of steering wheel before
turning ignition key to lock position.
• When parking on a hill with wheels
turned toward curb, be sure
car has
come to complete stop before turn-
ing key to lock position.
Turning wheels after car has stopped
"winds up" steering system, which can
result in a
"spring back" of the steering
wheel when the steering column
lock Is
released. As a further precaution, never
reach through the steering wheel for any
reason•
When leaving your car unattended,
• Set parking brake.
• Place automatictransmission selector
in Park (Reverse
for manual trans-
mission).
• Turn key to LOCK pOsition.
• Remove key (the buzzer will remind
you.)
• Lock all doors.

Starting Engine
Automatic Transmission
Models
1. Apply the foot brake.
2. Place transmission selector
in uP" or uN" (UP" preferred).
A starter safety switch prevents
starter operation while the trans-
mission selector
is in any drive
position.
(If it is necessary to
re-start the engine with the car
moving, place the selector lever
in
"N".)
3. Depress accelerator pedal and
activate starter
as outlined be-
low for different conditions.
• Cold Engine -Fully de-
press accelerator pedal and
slowly release. With foot off
the pedal, crank the engine
by turning the ignition key
to the Start position-release
when engine starts.
If engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat this procedure.
When engine is running
smoothly, the idle speed may
be reduced by slightly de-
pressing the accelerator pedal
and then slowly releasing.
• Warm Engine -Depress ac-
celerator pedal about halfway
and hold while cranking the
engine.
• Extremely Cold Weather
(Below 0° F.) Or After Car
Has Been Standing Idle
Several
Days-
Fully depress and release
accelerator pedal two
or three
times before cranking the
engine. With foot off the ac-
celerator pedal, crank the
engine by turning the key to
the Start position and release
when engine starts.
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ManualTransmission Models
1. Apply parking brake and shift
transmission to neutral.
2.
Hold clutch pedal to floor
throughout the starting proce-
dure. A starter interlock pre-
vents starter operation when
clutch is not fully depressed.
3. Operate accelerator pedal and
starter
as outlined in step 3
(under Automatic Transmission
Models).
Engine Flooded
Depress accelerator 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 engin~ idle for
20 to 30 seconds after starting
and drive at moderate speeds for
several miles, especially during
cold weather.

Driving with the Chevrolet Automatic Transmissions
The Powerglide, Turbo Hydra-
matic-350 and
400 are completely
automatic transmissions which re-
place the standard clutch and
transmission. After starting the
engine with the selector lever in
N (Neutral) or P
(Park) posi-
tion, select the range desired
(see tables) and depress the ac-
celerator. A gradual start with a
steady increase
in accelerator pres-
sure will result in best possible
fuel economy. Rapid acceleration
for fast starts will result in greater
fuel consumption.
Automatic transmission shift
quadrants of all GM cars continue
the uniform sequence of selector
positions. This particularly bene-
fits multicar families and those
who occasionally drive other cars.
Shift indicators are arranged with
"Park" position at one end, fol-
lowed in sequence by "Reverse",
"Neutral" and the forward driv-
ing ranges. All automatic trans-
missions are equipped with a
starter safety switch designed to
permit starting the engine only
when the transmission selector
is
in the "Park" or "Neutral" posi-
tion.
For additional engine brak-
ing effect,
as sometimes needed in
mountainous driving, place the
transmission in an intermediate
or
low range.
Column Shift Lever
The heavy line in the illustra-
tions indicates the movement of
the shift lever as it
is lifted to
shift into Reverse or Low (Low
on the Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
and 400) and into or out of Park
position.
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Floor Console Shift Lever
The floor console shift lever
may be moved freely between Neu-
tral and Drive and
(on the Turbo
Hydra-Matic
350 and 400) be-
tween 1 and 2. Squeeze shift lever
button under handle as you shift
into Reverse
or Low (2 on Turbo
Hydra-Matic 350 and 400).
Squeeze the button under the
handle fully when shifting into
or out of the Park position. Exer-
cise care when squeezing button
to prevent unintentional shifts to
Park, Low (or 2) or Reverse.

Powerglide
P-PARK
R-REVERSE
N-NEUTRAL
D-DRIVE
L-LOW
Use only when car Is stopped.
For backing
car-from stop.
For standing (Brakes Applied).
For forward driving.
Depress accelerator to floor for extra acceleration at speeds
(depending
on engine, axle and tire combinations) as high
as 40 to 60 mph.
For hard pulling through sand, snow
or mud, and for
climbing or descending steep grades.
Do not shift to Labove 40 mph.
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 and 400
P-PARK
R-REVERSE
Console N-NEUTRAL
3
D-DRIVE
2
1 L,-LOW,
16
Use only when car is stopped.
For backing
car-from stop.
For standing (Brakes Applied).
For forward driving.
Depress accelerator to floor for extra
acceleration below
65 mph; depress
accelerator half-way at speeds below
30 mph.
For driving'
in heavy traffic or on hilly
terrain. Shift into 2 or
Lz at any
vehiCle speed.
For hard pulling through sand, snow
or mud, and for climbing or descend-
ing steep grades.

Driving with Manual Transmissions
The 3-speed manual trans-
mission shift positions follow the
standard pattern shown on illus-
tration. The 4-speed transmission
shift lever, extending from the
floor, has
its special shift pattern
diagram located on the knob or
floor plate. Depress the clutch
pedal fully before attempting to
shift to a different gear, then re-
lease the pedal to move in that
gear. Shifting into 2nd and 3rd
gear
as soon as possible will add
appreciably to your fuel economy.
Both transmissions, being fully
synchronized, may be downshifted
into 1st gear at any speed below
20 m.p.h. Shift into Reverse gear
only after the car has stopped.
Always depress and release the
clutch pedal fully when shifting.
On Four-Speed transmission the
shift linkage may be adjusted to
17
allow "short stroke" shift lever
operation. See your Chevrolet
Dealer.
Also, shift into "Reverse" be-
fore shutting
off engine. This will
permit the ignition
key to be
turned to the "Lock" position.
REMINDER: Before descending
a steep or long grade, down a
mountain or hillside, reduce speed
and shift into a lower gear (for
either automatic or manual trans-
mission cars). Use the brakes
sparingly to prevent them from
overheating and thus reducing
brake effectiveness.