GMC 1975 Motorhome User manual

A WordTo
The GMC
MotorHome Owner
Congratulations
on your purchase
of a GMC MotorHome
.
You have opened
the way to an
endless variety of happy
holidays .
This manual
has been prepared to
acquaint you with
the
operation and
maintenance of your
MotorHome, and to
provide
important safety
information . It is
supplemented
by
convenient folders
which provide additional
information
on
vehicle maintenance,
emission control, and
warranties .
We urge
you to read these
publications carefully and
follow
the
recommendations to help assure
the most enjoyable
and
troublefree
operation of your
vehicle .
When
it comes to service,
remember that your GMC
MotorHome
Dealer knowsyour vehicle
best and is interested
in your complete
satisfaction . Return
to him for service and
any other assistance
you may require .
GMC Truck
and Coach maintains a
number of Zone
Offices
throughout the
country . Should you
have a problem
that
cannot be handled
through normal
channels, please fol
low
the procedure described
under the " Owner
Assistance"
section .
Thank you
for choosing a GMC
MotorHome . We
extend our best
wishes for many years of
pleasant traveling .
Cordially,
R . C .
Stelter
General
Sales Manager

The components of your vehicle are designed to
provide satisfactory service if the vehicle is no
loaded
in excess of either the Gross Vehicli
Weight Rating
(GVWR)
or
the maximum Fron
and Rear Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR's
specified on the vehicle identification numbe
plate . Overloading can create serious potentia
safety hazards
and can
also
shorten the servcei
life of your vehicle . Your dealer can advise
yoi
concerning proper loading conditions of you
vehicle .
When loading the MotorHome, it is impor-
tant that it is properly loaded . All items should
be loaded
as centrally and as low as possible .
This is essential to
maintain proper vehicle
handling . Even though a
single item may not
weigh much alone, several of these items
may
have considerable weight . Proper loading is
essential .
FRONT GAWR
4,200 LBS
.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
ON
VEHICLE LOADING
GVWR RATING 11,700 LBS .
MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT
AT GROUND
11,700 LBS
.
'Curb weight is the weight of the vehicle without driver, passenger, or cargo, but does
include fuel and coolant .
Vehicle
Loading
1
MAXIMUM FRONT AND REAR AXLE
WEIGHTS (AS MANUFACTURED)
The
weight of the load must be properly dis-
tributed over both the front and rear axles,
although not necessarily evenly . The plate shows
the maximum weight that the front axle can
carry (front GAWR) and the maximum
weight
that
the rear axle (rear GAWR) can
carry .
The
GVWR represents the maximum permissible
loaded weight of the vehicle . It is established
by the manufacturer taking into consideration
the engine, transmission, frame, brake, axle and
tire capabilities . Actual front
and
rear end
weights at the ground can only be determined
by weighing the vehicle . This can be accom-
plished through highway weigh stations or other
such commercial facilities . For assistance in this
regard, consult your dealer . Care should also be
exercised to see that the load is
distributed on
both sides of the centerline of the vehicle
as
equally as possible .
REAR GAWR
7,500 LBS .
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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
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WARRANTY MAY BE VOIDED IF WEIGHT EXCEEDS
ANV
OF
RATINGS SHOWN . GROSS
VEHICLE WEIGHT INCLUDES
WEIGHT
OF BASEVEHICLE,
ALL ADDED EQUIPMENT, DRIVER
AND PASSENGERS,
AND
ALL
PROPERTY
LOADED
INTO
OR
ONTO VEHICLE .
RATINGS IN POUNDS - AS MANUFACTURED
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT FOR THIS VEHICLE
MAXIMUM FRONT END WEIGHT AT GROUND
MAXIMUM REAR
END WEIGHT
AT
GROUND
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NO .
Vehicle Identification Plate
VIN (Vehicle
Identification Number) Plate
The vehicle identification number plate shows
the GVWR and the front and rear GAWR's for
the vehicle to which they are attached .
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the
weight of
the vehicle itself, all items added to the vehicle
after it has left the factory, the driver and all
occupants, and everything that is loaded into
(or onto) the vehicle . The GVW must not ex-
ceed the GVWR and the front and rear weights
of the loaded vehicle must not exceed the front
and rear GAWR's .
CAUTION
When using
your vehicle to transport
luggage or other
cargo, it is recom-
mended that the articles Ire secured in
place . This precaution will
help prevent
such items from becoming dangerous
projectiles in she event of an accident .
EFFECT ON WARRANTY
Your New Vehicle Warranty does not apply to
any part of your
vehicle "which
has
been subject
to misuse ." Any part which fails because of over-
loading has been subject to misuse within the
meaning of this provision of the warranty .
REAR BUMPERLOADING
Care must be taken with racks or temporary
attachments, when attached to the rear bumper .
Such items could nullify the energy absorbing
capabilities of the rear bumper . Your GMC
MotorHome dealer can advise
you as to suitable
means of attachment
.
For continuing satisfaction keep your vehicle all
GM . General Motors Parts are identified by one
of these trademarks :

BEFORE
DRIVING YOUR MOTORHOME
DRIVER CHECK LIST
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9 .
BEFORE ENTERING VEHICLE
1 . See that windows, mirrors, and lights are
clean .
2 . Check inflation condition of tires .
3 . Turn off LP gas valve
on LP
tank (See
CAUTION under "LP
Gas System" in SER-
VICE
AND MAINTENANCE
section) .
4 . Check that sewer connection, all external
compartments, and filler openings are prop-
erly stowed or closed and/or locked .
5 . Check that items stored on exterior of ve-
hicle are securely lashed .
6 . Will any items stored on exterior of vehicle
present a clearance problem?
7 . Are
there
any
rocks, posts, low-hanging lines
or branches under or near the vehicle you
must avoid before driving away?
8 . Check that area to rear of vehicle is clear if
about to back-up .
BEFORE DRIVING
OFF
1 . Lock entrance door .
2 . Check that all windows and vents are in
suitable position for travel (See "Engine
Exhaust Gas Caution (CarbonMonoxide) "
at the beginning of STARTING AND OP-
ERATING VEHICLE section .
3 . Turn off living area water pump .
4 . Check that refrigerator door is fastened .
5 .
Check
that
nothing
heavy
is stored in over-
head or high cabinets-it
may
fall out
en-
route and cause injury .
6 . Close and secure bathroom, closet,
and all
cabinet doors and drawers .
7 . Check that counter tops, range top, kitchen
sink, table tops and shelves are clear-even
small items may become projectiles in an
accident . It is not safe to cook while under-
way-hot food or liquid may scald in a sud-
den
stop or accident .
8 . Be sure all LP gas controls on furnace,
range/oven and optional gas/electrical
refrigerator are turned off .
Check that
all
interior stowage is securely
held .
10 . Check
that all lights and switches are set in
positions suitable for travel .
11 . Position driver's seat for comfort .
12 . Check that driver's and front passenger's
seat, andany other swivel-mounted
seats
are locked in
position
.
13 . Check
adjustment of inside and outside
mirrors
. Adjust curtains where necessary for
visibility .
14 . If vehicle is equippedwith optional Power
Level System, check that both control knobs
are set to "TRAVEL" position .
15 . Fasten lap belts .
16 . Check that warning light bulbs light when
key
is
turned to ON or START position
.
17 . With engine running, check
that
warning
lights are
now out .
18 .
Be
sure you understand your vehicle and
how to operate it and its systems safely .
19 . It is recommended that you refer to "TRIP
TIPS" and "DRIVING TIPS" at the end
of this section for additional information .
CAL1T10~!
Counter and table tops should not be
used for storage when underway-even
for light weight, small articles- Thoy
might becamedangerous
projectiles dur-
ing an aWdent
. Heavy items stored in
overhead or waist-high cabinets may
also cause injury if u sharp turn or stop
rouses thern to toppte against inside of
cabinet door, forcing it open . Store
connedgoods
and other heavy iterns
down low,
INSIDE
REARVIEW MIRROR
Switch inside mirror (see
next page) to night
position to reduce glare from
following head-
lights .
To raise or lower mirror to achieve desired
field of view, grasp mirror and exert sufficient
pressure by
pushing or pulling up, down, or
sideways .

Inside Rearview
Mirror
KEYS
Two sets of keys are furnished
with your ve-
hicle . Each key has a different cross
section so
that it can be inserted only in certain locks .
Key with Square Head-For ignition switch only .
Key with Oval Head-For door lock, glove box
and external utilities compartment .
NOTE : A third key is provided for the
water tank
filler door when located on rear of vehicle .
M0VE Lcv'EQ .
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NAaC . fo RELEASE
Seat Track Mechanism
MOVE LEVER
; ?FAR ARD
TO REL FASO
SEATS
Seat Swivel Mechanism
The code number of each key is
stamped on
the
"knock out" plug in the key head
. Your
dealer
removed these plugs and placed them
with the spare set
of keys in the special key
envelope that was given to
you at the 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 VEHICLE .
In the event the
original keys are lost, dupli-
cates can be made by your
dealer or a locksmith
using the key code information . When
leaving
the vehicle unattended, remove the keys
and
lock the
entrance door .
The driver and
passenger seats in the driver
compartment may be
adjusted to suit an indi-
vidual's preference . To move seat
forward or
backward, simply release the seat
locking lever
located on the aisle side of the seat .
Once re-
leased, exert slight body pressure in the direction
desired . Release lever to lock the seat in
the
desired
position .
The seats can be
swiveled to provide easy
entrance and exit . To
turn swivel seat, release
locking mechanismbymoving
seat swivel lever
(as shown), then turn seat .

Check that all swiveling seats are locked
in position before driving off . If any seat
swiveled during an accident the occu-
pant may be more likely injured . DO
NOT adjust the driver's seat swivel or
fore and aft mechanism while the ve-
hicle is moving . The seat could move
unexpectedly causing loss of control of
the vehicle .
DOOR LATCH
CAUTION
ENTRANCE DOOR
Door must be locked from outside the vehicle
by inserting the key into the door key lock and
turning . To unlock, turn in the clockwise direc-
tion . Reverse the direction to lock .
To lock door from inside vehicle, push the
lock button DOWN . To unlock and open door
from the inside, pull the lock button
UP
and
pull on inside door
handle .
REMINDER : Always lock entrance door
when driving for greater security in the
event of an accident, to help keep chil-
dren from inadvertently opening door,
and for security against entry by un-
welcome persons while momentarily
stopped
.
LAP BELTS
Your GMC MotorHome is equipped with lap
belts in the driver and front passenger seating
Entrance Door Latch
VIEW'
FROM OUTSIDEVEHICLE
position (s), as well as certain other seating loca-
tions in the MotorHome .
It
is recommended
that while the vehicle is in motion, all occupants
remain seated and
keep lap belts buckled snugly
at
all
times .
The driver and front passenger seating
posi-
tions - have retractors which are designed to
automatically take up excess webbing .
Adjust seat to desired position and sit erect
and well back in the seat .
In
a
single motion, pull webbing across lap
far enough
to permit inserting metal latch
Lap Belt
(Front Seating Positions)

plate end of lap belt into the buckle, until a
snap is heard . If webbing is not pulled out far
enough to reach the buckle, let the belt re-
wind into the retractor to release lock mech-
anism, so belt can be pulled out to the proper
length .
Position belt
across lap as LOW ON
HIPS
as possible . To reduce the risk of sliding
under the belt during an accident, adjust to
a SNUG FIT by pulling belt firmly across
lap in direction of retractor so it can take up
slack .
NOTE : Take care not to let the lap belt twist
while it is being rewound into
the retractor .
The bulk of the twisted
belt may cause the
retractor to
jam so it will not rewind further,
while
at the same time the retractor's locking
mechanism may prevent the belt from being
withdrawn . If a belt should become
jammed,
you may be able to
release it
by
working the
belt in and out
until the belt rewinds far enough
to unlock .
If
lap
belt remains jammed or other
parts
of the restraint system do not operate
properly take the vehicle to your dealer for
service .
Lap belts at seating positions other
than
the
driver and front
passenger positions-should be
positioned
and secured as above, and adjusted
to a SNUG FIT by pulling on the end of the
belt extending from the buckle .
" To lengthen the lap belts at
these seating
positions, place buckle
at right angle to the
belt webbing
and pull on buckle ; belt should
then slide easily through the adjustment
feature .
To
unfasten seat belts, depress push button
in center of buckle .
CAUTION
A snug fir and a low
lop belt position
are
essenriaf To lessen the chance of in-
jury in 11ne
event of an accident, because
this spreads the
force exerted by the lup
belt in a c16ll1sian over the strong hip
bone structure rather than across the
soft abdominal area . To lessen the chance
of injury in the event of an Qrcident -
never use
the same belt for mare than
one
person at
a
time : avoid wearing
belts in o twisted condition, do not allow
belts or hardware to become pinched
between The seat structural (metallic)
member or in
the
door .
6
LAP BELT INSPECTION
Periodically inspect belts, buckles,
retractors,
and anchors for damage that could
lessen the
effectiveness of the restraint system .
s
Keep sharp edges and pointed objects away
from belts .
Replace belts if cut, weakened, frayed, or
subjected to collision loads .
Check that the anchor mounting bolts are
tight .
Have questionable parts replaced .
Keep belts clean and dry .
Clean only with mild soap solution
and luke-
warm water .
Do
not bleach or dye belts since this may
severely weaken them .
CHILD RESTRAINT
Children in vehicles should
be restrained to
lessen the
risk of injury in accidents, or sudden
stops .
In using any infant or child restraint sys-
tem, read and follow all installation and usage
instructions .
All unused lap belts near
the
child
should be
stowed properly
to help prevent them from
striking
the child in the event of an accident . Lap
belts without storage provisions should have
buckles latched and belts adjusted to remove
slack .
If a child is traveling in a vehicle not equipped
with an appropriate infant or child restraint
sys-
tem, the following precautions should be taken :
1 . Infants unable
to
sit up by themselves
should
be restrained by placing them in a cov-
ered, padded bassinet placed crossways in the
vehicle (widthwise) on the REAR-FACING
dinette seat . The bassinet should be securely re-
strained with the regular vehicle lap belts .
2 . Children able to sit up by themselves
should be placed on a
seat
and lap belted . Never
allow
a child to stand or
kneel on any
seat
or
elsewhere in the vehicle, once it is underway
.
TRAILER HAULING
Towing a trailer will affect handling, durabil-
ity and economy . Maximum safety and satisfac-
tion depends upon proper use of correct equip-
ment and avoiding overloads and other abusive
operation .

The maximum loaded trailer weight which
you can pull withyour vehicle depends on
what
special equipment has been installed . GMC
does not recommend towing any trailer OVER
1,000 POUNDS GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT
unless the vehicle HAS THE REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT . Information on trailer hauling
capabilities, special equipment
required, and
optional equipment offered can be obtained by
writing to GMC Truck & Coach Division, Gen-
eral Motors Corporation, Technical Service
Department, Pontiac, Michigan 48053 (or in
Canada, by writing to General Motors of Can-
ada Limited, Owner Relations Department,
Oshawa, Ontario LIJ
5Z6) .
To assist in attaining good handling of the
Vehicle Trailer Combination, it is important
that the trailer tongue load be maintained at
approximately 10 % of the loaded trailer weight
.
Tongue loads can be
adjusted by proper distri-
bution
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 highest
inflation pressures shown on tire
placard
located on glove box door . The allow-
able passenger and cargo load (GVW) of this
vehicle is reduced by an amount equal
to the
trailer tongue load on the
trailer hitch .
MAINTENANCE
More frequent vehicle maintenance is required
when being used to pull a trailer
. Refer to
"SERVICE and MAINTENANCE"
section in
this manual .
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE
In addition to the "New Vehicle Operating
Speeds" given later in this section, it is recom-
mended, that your new vehicle be
operated for
500 miles before trailer
towing . If it is necessary
to tow
during this period, avoid speeds over
50
MPH, and full throttle starts .
CAUTIONS
1 . Trailer brakes are
required on trailers
over
1,000 lbs . loaded weight .
2 . DO NOT tap into vehicle's hydraulic
brake system if operation of the
trailer brake system requires more
than 0 .02 cu .-in . of fluid displace-
ment from the vehicle's master cyl-
inder . The vehicle's master cylinder
fluid capacity will not be sufficient to
operate
both vehicle and trailer
brakes under all conditions of use if
more than 0 .02 cu .-in . of fluid dis-
placement is required .
3 . Whenever a trailer hitch is removed,
be certain to have any mounting
holes in
underbody properly sealed
to prevent possible entry of exhaust
fumes, dirt or water . (See "ENGINE
EXHAUST GAS CAUTION" in the fol-
lowing section .)
OPERATION IN
FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Your vehicle's engine is designed to operate
on unleaded fuel of approximately 91 research
octane number .
If
you
plan
to operate your vehicle outside
the continental limits
of the United States or
Canada, there is a possibility
that the
best
fuels
available are so low in anti-knock quality that
excessive knocking and serious engine damage
may result from their use . To obtain informa-
tion
on the quality of fuels available in the
countries in
which
you plan to
travel write to
GMC Truck & Coach Division, General
Motors
Corporation, Pontiac, Michigan 48053 (or in
Canada write to General Motors of Canada
Limited, Owner Relations Department, Oshawa,
Ontario), giving :
The
vehicle identification
number (from
plate attached to right side of dash panel or
from the registration slip or title) .
The country or countries in which you plan
to travel .
It is recommended that you do not operate
your vehicle in any country not having fuels
meeting the requirements of your vehicle's en-
gine as these MAY CAUSE ENGINE DAM-
AGE for which GMC Truck & Coach is not
responsible under
the
terms
of the
New
Vehicle
Warranty
or Emission Control Systems War-
ranty .

A small amount of preparation prior
to a
trip
will
save a lot of time when traveling .
When loading heavy items into your Motor-
Home try to store them as low and centrally as
possible . This will aid performance and handling
of the vehicle . Remember even thoughan item
may not weigh much individually the sum
weight of several of these articles may be sub-
stantial .
When transporting luggage or other
cargo in your MotorHome, it is recom-
mended that all articles be secured in
place . This precaution will help prevent
such items from becoming projectiles in
the event
of
an accident .
The following emergency equipment is recom-
mended, at minimum
" Fire Extinguisher
"
Hydraulic Jack and LugWrench
"
Spare Tire
" Flashlight
"
First Aid Kit
" Road Emergency Flares
" Basic Tool Kit
These items might be found useful :
" Plastic Bucket and Funnel
" Water
Hoseand
"Y" Connection, in case of
two units on one water system
"
Level
" Shovel
" Spare Automotive Fuses and Bulbs
"
2"
x
4"
Chocks or Blocks
The following
checks should be made
before
starting on a trip :
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
TRIP TIPS
CAUTION
1 . Run through "Driver Check List" at the
beginning of this section .
2 .
Check engine
oil level .
3 . Check fluid levels on batteries .
4 . Visually inspect radiator coolant level .
5 .
Fill windshield washer reservoir .
6 . Check tire
pressure,
and inspect tires for
road damage, foreign objects .
7 . Check operation of all outside lights .
8 . Check that all exterior vents are unob-
structed .
9 . Check and empty holding tank .
INSIDE VEHICLE
1 . Check operation of optional Power Level
System
.
2 . Check gasoline supply .
3 . Check transmission fluid level .
4 . Check power steering fluid level .
5 . Check operation of windshield wipers and
windshield washers .
6 . Check operation of brakes .
7 . Check operation of interior lights .
8 . Check all appliances and fixtures for proper
operation .
9 . Check operation of motor generator .
10 . Checkand fill living
area water system
11 . Checkand fill
LP gas tank .
12 . Check Maintenance Schedule folder to make
sure all periodic maintenance and
safety
checks have been performed .
13 .
After the
vehicle has been loaded, check to
see that the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight,
and front and rear axle capacities have not
been exceeded . This check should be made
fully loaded including
passengers . (Refer
to the "IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ON VEHICLE LOADING" section of this
manual for further information .)
Before leaving any camp-site make sure all
litter has been picked up .
When traveling in winter it is recommended
that the water tank not be filled until the des-
tination
is reached . This will ensure that
the
vehicle has thoroughly warmed up . The water
and holding tank systems should be drained be-
fore leaving for home . Also,
at
this time, put
some non-toxic, non-flammable anti-freeze into
the sink and shower traps . Heat tape has been
found useful in preventing pipe freeze-up,
wherepower is
available . Some non-toxic, non-
flammable anti-freeze in the holding tank will
help keep the tank contents from freezing . The
recirculating toilet
should be drained immedi-
ately at the
end of the trip .

DRIVING
TIPS
The
MotorHome driver controls are auto-
motive-type
to make the vehicle as comfortable
as
possible . The steering and braking
controls are
power assisted to help make driving
as effortless
as possible . However, it
must be remembered
that the MotorHome
is much higher, wider,
and heavier than
a family automobile .
Since the MotorHome is 9-ft . 2-in . high,
with
the roof mounted air conditioner,
additional care
is required to watch for low
bridges and over-
passes . TREEBRANCHES
CAN DO CON-
SIDERABLE DAMAGE
TO THE WIND-
SHIELD
ORROOF OF THE VEHICLE TOO,
SO
WATCH
FOR THEM .
For continuing satisfaction
keep your vehicle all
GM . General Motors
Parts are identified by one
of
these trademarks
:
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The MotorHome
power-to-weight ratio is
lower
than that of the average automobile .
Therefore it is essential to compensate for less
acceleration when moving
into traffic, or when
passing another vehicle
.
NEW
VEHICLE OPERATING SPEEDS
Driving
speeds for your new vehicle should
be limited to a maximum of 50 MPH for the
first
100 miles, and 65 MPH for the
next 400
miles with no heavy throttle
accelerations . If
your initial mileage
is of the around-town vari-
ety, which is
considered "severe service" espe-
cially in cold
weather, be sure to include some
25 to 50 mile highway trips during the break-
in period
and vary the vehicle's speed .

GMC MOTORHOME
NOTES

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CLE
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 .
If, at any
time, you suspect
that exhaust fumes are entering
the Motor-
Home from
any source have the
cause determined and
corrected as soon
as possible . If you
must drive before the cause is
corrected, drive only with
ALL
except two rear windows
FULLY open and heating
or cooling system
adjusted for maximum
ventilation (see below) .
The best protection
against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle
body
is a properly
maintained engine
exhaust system, body and
body ventilation
system .
It is recommended that the
exhaust system and
body be inspected
by
a competent mechanic :
Each time the vehicle
is raised for lubrication
or oil change .
" Whenever a
change is noticed in the
sound, alignment, or appearance
of
the exhaust
system .
Whenever the exhaust system,
underbody or rear
of the vehicle is
damaged .
See your Maintenance
Schedule folder for inspection
procedure .
To allow proper
operation of the vehicle's
ventilation system, keep front
inlet grille
clear of snow, leaves, or
other obstructions at all times .
OCCUPYING
A PARKED VEHICLE
WITH ENGINE RUNNING
FOR AN EX-
TENDED
PERIOD OF TIME IS
NOT RECOMMENDED .
Do not run engine in
confined areas such as
garages any more than
needed to move
vehicle in or out of area .
When vehicle is stopped in an
UNCONFINED
area with the engine running
for any more than a short
period of
time, adjust heating or
cooling system to force outside
air into
the
vehicle as follows :
1 .
On vehicles not equipped
with automotive air conditioning,
set fan to
medium or high speed
and upper control lever to any
position except "OFF ."
Lower control
lever should be adjusted
to
any
position except extreme left
"RECIRC ."
2 . On
vehicles equipped with
automotive air conditioning, set fan to
medium
or high speed, upper
control lever to any position except "OFF,"
and lower control lever
to any position except extreme
left "RECIRC ."
The two rear
windows should be closed while
driving to avoid drawing
dangerous exhaust
gases into the vehicle
through those openings . In addi-
tion, it
is recommended that roof vent(s)
be closed while driving . If, for
some
reason, a rear window or
roof vent must remain open for a period
while driving, or electrical wiring
or other cable connections to a trailer
must pass through the
seal between them and the body, the following
precautions should
be observed .
Close all
windows .
" Adjust
heating or cooling system to force outside
air into the vehicle as
described in Step 1 or 2 above but with
fan set at high speed .
" Air vents in the instrument
panel should be fully open .
It is important that the
inside engine cover be properly seated to prevent
possible leakage
of exhaust fumes into the vehicle through this opening .
See "LIVING
AREA FACILITIES CAUTION(CARBON MONOXIDE)"
on
page 29 .

The anti-theft
ignition switch, located on the
right side of the steering
column, has five posi-
tions
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Steering Column Controls
Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock
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ACCESSORY-Permits operation of electri-
cal accessories when the engine is not run-
ning . To
engage, push key in and turn toward
you (counterclockwise) .
LOCK-Normal parking position, locks
igni-
tion and provides added theft protection by
preventing normal operation of steering
wheel and shift controls . Key cannot be
turned to "LOCK"
position and removed
until transmission . is placed in
"PARK ."
OFF-Permits turning engine off without
locking steering wheel and shift controls .
RUN-Normal operating position .
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 driver's seat
unattended .
If difficulty is experienced in turning the igni-
tion key and lock knob to unlock the ignition,
attempt
to
turn the steering wheel
as
hard as
possible in
the
direction
the wheels are turned .
At the same time turn the ignition-lock knob
in
a clockwise direction with as much effort as you
can apply with your own hand . Do not attempt
to use a tool of any kind to apply additional
force on the lock knob, as this could break the
knob .
PARKING
When leaving the driver's seat unattended :
SET PARKING BRAKE FIRST . (See note
on page 17 .)
Place transmission selector lever in "PARK ."
Turn key to LOCK
position .
Remove key from steering column
lock (the
buzzer will remind you) .
Lock entrance door if leaving vehicle .
STARTING
ENGINE
1 . Apply the parking brake .
2 . Place the transmission selector in
"P"
or
"N" ("P" is preferred) . A starter safety switch
is
designed to prevent starter operation while

the transmission selector is in any drive position .
(If it is necessary to re-start the engine with the
vehicle moving, place the selector lever in "N" .)
3 . Depress accelerator pedal and activate
starter as outlined in the following, for different
conditions .
COLD ENGINE
Fully depress 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 (approx
.
30
seconds) the idle
speed may be reduced by
slightly depressing the accelerator pedal and
then slowly releasing .
WARM
ENGINE
CAUTION
Extended running of the engine (5
minutes or more) without depressing the
accelerator pedal, could cause damage
to the engine or exhaust system due to
overheating .
Depress accelerator pedal about halfway and
hold while cranking the engine .
EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER (BELOW 0° F .)
OR AFTERVEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING
IDLE FOR SEVERAL DAYS
Fully depress and release accelerator pedal
two or three times before cranking the engine .
With foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the
engine by turning the key to the start position
- release key when engine starts .
IF
ENGINE FAILS TO
START :
First, fully depress and release the accelera-
tor pedal several times, then remove foot
from accelerator pedal and crank engine .
If engine still does
not
start, fully depress
the
accelerator pedal and hold to the
floor
while cranking the engine .
If the engine has been flooded with gasoline,
it may start to run but not have enough
power to keep running .
In
this case,
continue
1 3
Transmission Shift Indicator
and Speedometer
crankingwith the accelerator pedal fully de-
pressed until the engine cleans itself of excess
gasoline and
runs smoothly .
If engine doesn't
crank properly due to
a
discharged main battery (automotive bat-
tery), place the battery switch in the "BAT
BOOST" position . Switch is designed to re-
turn to the "BAT NORMAL" position after
use .
NOTE : Do not continue cranking the engine for
more than
30
seconds
at a time to
prevent
start-
ing overheating
.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The transmission selector lever
is
located on
the right side of the steering
column
and
the
shift indicator is located in the bottom section of
the speedometer cluster on the dash .
"PARK"-Transmission lock when parking
or while starting the engine . Pull the selector
lever towards you to select or release this
position . Never
move
the selector lever to
"PARK" position unless the
vehicle
is
com-
pletely stopped . "NEUTRAL" is the
only
other position in which your vehicle may be
started .
REVERSE "R" - For backing the vehicle .
Bring the vehicle
to a
complete stop before
moving the selector lever into Reverse
.
NEUTRAL "N"- The out-of-gear
position .
It is provided for starting a stalled engine

Turn
Signal Lever
while the vehicle is
in motion or running
the
engine while standing
with brake applied .
DO
NOT COAST IN
NEUTRAL .
DRIVE RANGE
"D"- The driving
range for
city and highway
driving . This position
per-
mits the transmission to
operate through its
complete range of gear ratios
and to select
automatically the
proper ratio for
road and
load conditions .
SUPER
RANGE "S"-Used when super per-
formance is needed
for increased acceleration
in traffic, hill climbing, or
"Engine Braking"
down-hill . The selector lever may
be moved
from "D" to "S" and vice versa, under most
operating conditions . "SUPER" should not
be used at speeds
above 75 MPH .
LOW "L"-Available
for heavy pulling
through mud or sand and for engine
braking
when descending steep hills . The selector lever
may be moved to "L" at any speed but the
transmission
will only shift automatically
into Low range when
the vehicle speed is
under approximately 40 MPH .
The trans-
mission will not upshift from Low
range as
long as the selector lever is in the "L" position
.
CAUTION
Before descending a steep
or long
grade, down a ma+ontain or
hrilside,
reduce speed
and shift into a lower
gear .
Use
the lower
gear ranges xo con-
trol vehicle speed, Avoid prolonged or
frequent application of the brakes
which could cause overheating and thus
reduce brake effectiveness . Use
caution
1 4
when shifting into
lower range or lower
gear
on slippery surfaces
with vehicle
moving-abrupt engine braking
action
could cause
the front wheels to
skid,
possibly leading to
loss of vehicle con-
trol .
FORCED
DOWNSHIFT -
When additional
acceleration
is desired to pass
moving ve-
hicles or to
climb steep grades
at speeds
between
approximately 35 and 65
MPH, the
transmission can be
downshifted by depress-
ing the accelerator pedal completely
to the
floor
. It is also possible to
obtain a forced
downshift in
"DRIVE" range at speeds
under
3 5 MPH by
depressing the accelerator
pedal
part way down .
TURN SIGNAL
AND
LANE CHANGE FEATURE
Whenever a
right or left turn is intended,
when
changing lanes, or
when pulling away from
the
curb, use the turn signals
.
FULL TURN - For
normal turns, move the
turn
signal lever to position
"A" for right
turn and
"B" for left turn . Lever
will remain
in position
without manual effort
until the
turn is completed,
then cancel automatically
.
LANE CHANGE - Move
lever to the detent
position "C" for change to
right lane or to
"D"
for change to left lane . Hold
lever in
position
until lane maneuver is
completed,
then release .
Lever will return to "OFF"
position .
HAZARD WARNING
FLASHER
For operation of hazard
warning flasher, see
"In Case of Emergency" later
in this manual .
HORN CONTROL
The horn is
actuated by depressing the circu-
lar shaped button
located in the center of the
steering wheel .
POWER STEERING
If the steering system power
assist fails due
to
some malfunction, or because the
engine has
stalled, the vehicle can still be
steered . However,
much
greater effort is required, particularly
in
sharp turns .