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A 50th ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE
from the
PRESIDENT OF GENERAL MOTORS
On the occasion of this our 50th Anniversary Year, it is a pleasure
to welcome you into the
General Motors family of car owners. I
wish I could welcome you personally and ,point out to you the many
outstanding features that make this
Golden Milestone car that is now
yours the
very finest automobile that Pontiac has ever produced.
However, you
are no doubt finding this Qut for yourself.
If you have owned a General Motors car before, may I thank
you for your continlling
patronage. It has helped make possible our
progress, which in turn has contributed so much to the driving con-
venience, comfort and pleasure of so many millions of Americons.
If this is your first General Motors car, there is one important
point Iwould like to impress upon you.
In General Motors we recog-
ni ze and to the best of our obility endeavor to observe this cardinal
principle: that whatever success we have achieved or will achieve
derives in whole from serving the customer well.
I am sure you will agree that our Golden Milestone lines of
cars provide tangible evidence of thi~ effort on our part to achieve
full customer satisfaction.
In quality o'n d design they have built into
them the accumulated experience
a~d skill of our workers plus the
technical
advance~ which have come from the inquiring minds of
our engineers, research men and other technicians.
A 50th Anniversary
is important only as it serves as an occa-
sion for taking stock and particularly for pausing to chart the' road
ahead. As we move into our second half-century, it is our firm
resolve to make of it a second half-century of progress for our
customers, for a IJ those associated with us in the operation of Our
business and, to the extent that it lies within our power, for the
country.
HARLOW H. CURTICE

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MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
OWN ER SERVICE POLICY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CAR BREAK-IN AND SERIAL NUMBERS .. ... ... ..... • . . " 4
CAR DA TA .. ......... ................ . . •.. .•. . .• .. .. 5
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . . • . . . . . • .. 6
SUPER HYDRA-MATIC DRIVE . ........... .. . ......... ... 13
SYNCHRO-MESH DRIVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • .. 17
ALL WEATHER COMFORT CONTROL .... . .•..... ; ..... • .. 19
G ENERA L SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . • . • . • . . .. 22
CHASSIS AND BODY LUBRICATION ........... . ....... ... 29
ENGINE FUEL AND LUBRICATION REQUIREMENT S ... . , .... 37
SERVICE NEEDS OF YOUR PONTIAC .... . . '.' .. . ... . ..... 41
HO USEKEEP ING YOUR CAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . .. 46
SAFET Y IS YOUR BU SINESS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
P6NTIAC ApPROVED . ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR PONTIAC D EA LER 60
WIRING DIAGRAMS . . ....... . ... . . ~ .. . .. ... . .......... 61
MAINTENANCE INDEX . .. ... : . . • .. . • .... : . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
FORM 5-5801 L.ITHO IN U . S.A. 2-58
@ 1958 PONTIAC MOTOR DIVISION,
GENERAL . MOTORS CORP.
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)taltu/ac/urer's Warralt/g
It is expressly agreed that there are no warranties, expressed or implied,
made by eit h er the dealer or the manufacturer on the Pontiac Motor
vehicles, chassis or parts furnished hereunder, except the Manufac-
turer's warranty against defective materials or workmanship as follows:
"The Manufacturer warrants each new motor vehicle, including all equip-
ment or accessories except tires supplied by the Manufacturer, chassis
or part manufactured by it to be free from defects in material and work-
manship under normal use and service, its abligation under this warranty
being limited to making good at its factory any part or parts thereof which
shall, within ninety ( 90 ) days after delivery of such vehicle to the original
purchaser or be fare such vehicle has been driven 4000 miles , whichever
event shall first occur, be returned to it with transportation charges pre-
paid and which its examination shall disclose to its satisfaction to have
been thus defective; this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other war-
ranties, expressed or implied, and all other obligations or liabilities on its
part, and it neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume
for it any other liability in connection with the sale of its vehicles.
"This warranty shall not apply to any vehicle which shall have been repai red
or altered outside of an authorized Pontiac Service Station in any way
so as in the judgment of the Manufacturer to affect its stability and re-
liability, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident."
The Manufacturer lras reserved the right to make changes in design
or add any improvements on motor vehicles at any time without
incurring any obligations to install same on motor vehicles and
chassis previously purchased.
TIRE WARRANTY
Tires are warranted by the tire manufacturer against defects in material and work·
m ans hip. I f, during th e lif e of th e tire, tire failure should oc cur due to this cause,
th.e tire manuf acturers will either repa ir the tire or make a reasonable allowance
on itto )"ards th e purchase of a new ti~e.
BA HERY WARRANTY
Your P on tiac Del co batter y is g uaranteed for 90 days. Be sure your . P on tiac dealer
has filled in th e Delco Battery Service Policy which gives you protect ion for 36
month s in accordance with th e terms of the po li cy.
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Owner Service PO/ic!!
Along with this Owner's Guide, you
received an Owner Service Policy,
which
was filled out by the dealer
upon delivery of your car. Read this
Service Policy carefully. It is recom-
mended that you keep it in the glove
compartm,ent ..
The coupon attached to your Owner Service Policy entitles you to an
inspection and certain other services on your . car at the end of 2,000
miles, provided the coupon is . presented within 2500 miles of
car operation. This inspection is to make any changes or corrections
which
may . become necessary during the break-in period. These
services will be performed for you without charge (except for chassis
lubrication, engine oil and other lubricants) by the dealer f~om whom
you purchased your car. (In case you are touring or have changed ·
your residence, any authorized Pontiac dealer in the United States
or Canada will perform this inspection upon presentation of the
Owner Service Policy and Coupon .) By making an appointment ahead
of time, you can avoid-'rush periods and get the ins}:>ection the day
you want it .
Pontiac dealers everywhere stand ready to provide you with the best
possible service at all times. It is their responsibility to assure your
continued satisfaction with your car . But you, too, have a responsi-
bility as an owner-the responsibility of giving your Pontiac the
reasonable care and attention which it deserves.
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~ ear J!reak-Jn and
~ Seria/lVumbers
New Car Break-In-When starting out with your new car, you
should drive moderately for 10 to 15 minutes to allow time ·for the
engine, transmission, and rear axle to warm up. Speeds can then be ..
increased as shown below:
CAR SPEED-First 200 miles not to exceed 50 miles per hour.
Second 200 miles not to exceed 60 miles per hour .
Third 200 miles not to exceed 70 miles per hour.
After your car has warmed up, speed should be increased gradually
to the maximums in the above schedule, held there for a short dis-
tance, then gradually decreased to a slower speed for a short distance.
Driving at speeds up to 50 miles per hour, even for distances greater
than the 200-mile period, will not "break-in" your car for sustained
. high speed driving . Sustained high speed driving should not be
undertaken until the above schedule of maximum speeds (or its
equivalent) is completed.
NOTE: Brakes, too, need "breakinlt in." Avoid hilth speed stops and closely
spaced brake applications durinlt first few hundred miles . See page 26 for
more complete information on brakes . •
ENGINE AND CAR SERIAL NUMBER-The car se ri al number is loc ated on a
plate which is
attac hed to the left front pill ar post. The engine serial number is
stamped on the right hand front face of the block. The engine number is the same
as
the car serial number . (Serial number . . .).
STYLE, PAINT, ANi; TRIM NUMBERS-The sty le, paint and trim numbers
are s tamped on the pl ate a tt ac hed to the right si de of the cowl just under the rear edge
of
the hood.
Style number. . . Paint numbe r. .Trim number ..
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KEY NUMBERS-The octagonal handled keys fit the front door and ignition locks
on all models,
and the rear door on statio n wagons. The oval handled keys fit the
glove compartment lock on all model s, and the rear deck compartment lock on
passenger car models. Octagonal key number. .Oval key num-
ber. . ... Refer to page 9 for removal of key number from key.
STARTING THE ENGINE-H ydra -M atic equipped cars, see page 13. S ync hro-
Mesh equipped cars, see page 17. .
WHERE TO PUT YOUR OWNER'S GUIDE -Slip this Owner's Guide into the
gl ove compartment for ready reference.
If it becomes necessary for you to order any part or correspond with your
dealer or the factory about your car, you can avoid any possible misunder-
standing by giving the SERIAL, STYLE and PAINT numbers of your car.
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GENERAL
OVER-ALL LENGTH
WHEELBASE
Bonneville . . .
Star Chief. .. .. .
Super Chief .. .. .
Chieftain.
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All
Except
Safari
211.7'
215.5'
215.5'
210.5'
Safari
210.
5'
210.5'
All Except
Safari
122'
124'
124'
122'
Safari
122'
122'
Note : Chieftain Convertible is 211.7' in length
GAS TANK CAPACITY
Passenger Car-e xcept Safari. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 gal.
Safari-3 Seat Models ........ . ...... . .. ...... ... . . .. . .. ..... .. 20.5 gal.
Safari-2 Seat Models. ... . .......... ....... . . . . . . . . .... . . . . ... .20.5 gal.
ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM
Taxable Horsepower. ... .. . ...... .... . .. . . .. ...... .. .. . . .. . .. . .... .. 52.8
Bore.
.. ...... . ...................• ''':: . . ... . .. .. . ..... ... . .. ..... .4. 06'
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... .. . .. . . ...... . . '.' . . . . .. . . 3. 56'
Piston Displacement. . . . . .. . . .. . . ... . .. . . ... . . . .. . . .. . . . . 370 cu. in.
Electrical System. . . .
.. . . .. . .. .. .... ... .. . .. . ... . .. . .... 12 volt
Spark Plug Gal'. . ... .. .... . .. .... . ... . ... . . . .. . . ... 033' -. 038'
Breaker Point Gap (Distributor). .. . .. . . . ... ......... .016'
Crankcase Refill .. ..... . .. .. .. .. . .' ....... ...... .... .. . ........ :: ... 5 qt..
Crankc ase Refill with Filter Element Replacement. . .. ......... . .. .. .. 6 qts . ~
Cooling System Capacity. . . . ..... .. ....... . ....... . . ; . .. .. See Page 25
COMPRESSION RATIO AND FUEL .'
Hydra-Matic equipped cars, which have a standard compression ratio of 10.0 to I,
and fuel injection and Tri-Power equipped cars having a 10.5 to I standard compres-
sion ratio require
the use of premium fuel. Synchro-Mesh equipped cars have a
standard compression ratio of 8.6 to I and do not require premium fuel. Before
driving your
car in any foreign country check availability of premium fuel. The use
of fuels with low octane ratings can result in severe engine knock and possible damage
to engine parts. (See page 37 for additional information.)
LAMP SPECIFICATIONS (12 VOLT)
Standard Equipment
Nominal
Bulb Candle
Number Power
Bright Lights. Indicator. . 57 2
Direction Signal
Front. .... . . .. 1034 32
Indicator . . . . . . 57 2
Dome-Convertible ... '.' . 90 6
Dome-Exc . Convertible. 1004 15
Headlamp Unit. ..... Sealed 37.5W.
Beam 37.5-50W
Headlamp Beam Indicator 57 2
Ignition Lock. . . . . . . . . . . 53 I
Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . 57 2
License. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 67 4
Parking. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1034 4
Side Roof. . . . . . . 90 6
Tail
and Stop. ... 1034 4-32
Special Equipment
Nominal
Bulb Candle
Number Power
Air Conditioning Control. 57 2
Ash
Tray. . . . . . . 53 1
Back Up
........... : . .. 1073 32
Clock... . 57 2
Compass.
... 112 I
Courte~ (Entrance) 89 6
Glove
Compartment 57 2
Parking Brake Warning .. ' 57 2
Heater Control. . . . 57 2
Hydra-M atic Indicator. . . 57 2
Luggage
Compartment . .. 1003 15
Portable SPot Lamp : ... 4416 30W
Radio Dia l. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 2
Safety L amp (Spotlamp). Sealed 30W
Beam
Underhood. . . . 93 15
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Instruments tlnd eontro!s
The location of the controls and instruments on your Pontiac has
been planned with the idea of comfort and convenience for the driver,
which also
contributes to greater safety.
BATIERY INDICATOR-The battery indi-
cator shows the current flow to and from the
battery . Electrical current going from the gen-
erator to the ba ttery indicates on the "e"
(charge) side of the center marking. The needle
will
indicate on the "D" (discharge) side of the
center marking when more current is being con-
sumed than is beingreceived from the generator.
(See Note below.)
WATER TEMPERATURE INDICATOR-The temperature of the
coolant in your engine is shown by the water temperature mdicator.
When the engine first warms up the temperature will register slightly
higher than when engine reaches operating temperature. The water tem-
perature indicator should normally not read above the bar to the right
of the center dot. If the indicator needle stays at or above the right
hand bar the cause should be located immediately. For details on the
care of the Pontiac cooling system, see page 25.
FUEL GAUGE- The fuel gauge indicates the quantity of gasoline in
the tank only when the ignition is turned on. When the ignition
switch is turned off ~he pointer may come to rest at any position.
The letters "E" and "F" on the fuel gauge are used to point out
direction of indicator travel only. Gauge readings are made from
the five markin gs on the gauge face. The left-hand dot indicates
empty, the center dot half-full and the right-hand dot full.
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE-The oil pressure gauge indicates the
pressure in the engine's full pressure lubrication system. The gauge
is read in the same manner as the fuel gauge (see NOTE) with the
dots indicating "20", "40" and "60" respectively. The gauge shows
the oil pump is working, but does not indicate how much oil there
is in the crankca se.
NOTE: The letters on the instrument panel gauges are used to point out
direction of needle travel only. Gauge readings are made from the markings
on the gauge face.
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At average driving speeds the gauge should read approximat~ly , 'i;: 4()".
When oil gauge reads approximately "40" at average driviiigspeed,
it may read near "0" at hot idle. If indicator does not move above
zero
at average driving speed or fluctuates greatly , you should check
the oil level immediately; and , if low, add oil to bring to the proper
level. (The oil level indicator reads "DO NOT OVER FILL. " This is
important!) If the oil level is not low and fluctuation continues, you
should contact a Pontiac dealer immediately.
SPEEDOMETER- The orange pointer indicates
the forward speed of the car in miles per hour.
HEADLAMP AND INSTRUMENT PANEL
LIGHT SWITCH-The combination headlamp
and instrument panel light switch is located at the
extreme left hand side of the instrument panel.
When'the light switch knob is pulled out to the first position, the
parking lamps are turned on. When pulled to the second position, fhe
dual sealed beam headlamps are turned on and the parking lamps off.
The instrument panel lights, dual tail lamps and license plate lamp
are turned on in both positions. In conjunction with the headlamp
switch there is a convenient foot switch located to the left of the
brake pedal near the edge of the floor mat. This switch enables you
to lower the headlamp beams when driving in the city or meeting ap-
proaching traffic in
the country . The speedometer "BRIGHT LIGHTS "
red indicator light, located in the uppe .r part of the dial, will be on
when the upper beams are on and off when the lower beams are on.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS-
As explained above, the instrument
panel lights come on when the light
switch control knob is pulled
out , For
your convenience, turning the knob
clockwise decreases the brightness of
the instrument panel lights and counter-
clockwise increases
the brightness. When turned as far as possible in
a clockwise direction the lights will go off.
COURTESY LIGHTS-(Standard on Chieftain Convertible, Bonne-
ville and Star Chief Models only)-Installed on both sides of the car
beneath the instrument panel, these handy lights flash on when the
front doors are opened, throwing a s trong light to assist the driver
' and passengers in and out of the car at night. They may be operated
manually by flicking a switch labeled "COURTESY " located on the
face of the instrument panel.
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ELECTRIC CLOCK-Your electric clock
(Standard in Bonneville and Star Chief
Models) has been carefully checked and
regulated by the maker for good time
keeping. Obviously, between the time
the
clock is built and the time the car is placed
in your hands, many things have taken I ~ )
place, some of which can conceivably affect _ ~
the original precise adjustment. This does.
not mean that the quality of the clock has been impaired in an y way,
but it does mean that we mu st ask you to check the adjustment of
the clock and make some correction, if necessary.
Set your clock and then check it at the end of every week. If your
clock gained time, pull the stem out and turn the "HANDS" counter-
clockwise to the correct time..
If your clock lost time, pull the stem
out and turn the "HANDS " clockwise to the correct time.
It is very important that you follow the above procedure due to the
fact that your clock has automatic regulation built into the setting
device.
This procedure should
be repeated at weekly intervals if the clock is
not keeping accurate time.
WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL KNOB-The windshield wiper
control knob is located on
the extreme left curvature of the instrument
panel near the door opening. Turning the knob clockwise starts wiper;
the amount that knob is turned determines wiper speed. To operate
windshield washer ( A~CESSORY) depress button located in center
of wiper control.
IGNITION AND STARTER SWITCH-As a convenience to you
the ignition switch is illuminated when the combination headlamp
and .ins
trument panel light switch control knob is pulled out. The
ignition switch has four positions: OFF when the key is vertical, ON
when key is turned right to first position, START when key is turned
to full right position against stop and ACCESSORY when key is
turned to the left.
The ACCESSORY position enables you to operate
accessories connected through this position without having
the engine
running or
the ignition switch ON.
For instructions on starting Hydra-Matic equipped cars see page 13;
for
starting Synchro-Mesh transmission equipped cars see pa ge 17.
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PARKING BRAKE-The parking brake
is applied by dep ressing the parking brake
foot pedal located under the left hand end
ofthedash. The pedal is imprinted " PARK. "
A slig ht upward pressure on the trigger
handle inscribed " BRAKE " located above
the pedal, will release the brake.
KEYS AND KEY NUMBERS- Two sets of keys are furnished with
your car . Each set contains a key with an octagonal handle and a key
with an oval handle . The octagonal key oper-
ates the front door and ignition locks on all
models
and the tail gate on station wagon
models.
The oval key operates the glove com-
partment lock on all models and the luggage
compartment lock on passenger car models.
To prevent unauthorized persons from securing duplications of your
keys, mark the key numbers, which appear on small metal slugs
fastened in
the keys, in the space provided on page 4 of this manual
and on the Owner's Service Policy as soon as you take delivery of the
car. Then knock out the slugs and destroy them. If you ever require
duplicate keys, they should be ordered from your local Pontiac dealer
rather than from the factory. In the event that you lose your keys and
key numbers, the proper numbers can be secured by wiring or writing
the Owner's Service Department, Pontiac Motor Division, Pontiac,
Michigan, giving the serial number of your car.
DOOR LOCKS-If you wish to lock
the doors from the inside, push down
the small button on the window mould-
ing
of each door. Both front doors can
be locked from the outside with a key
in
the usual way, but you don 't have to
use the key to lock your car . Simply
open
the door, press the button down and then close the door while
pushing in
the outside door handle plunger. When the door is closed,
release
the plunger, and the door is locked.
IMPORTANT : ALWAYS LOCK YOUR CAR WHENEVER YOU LEAVE IT UNATTENDED
SAFETY FEATURE-On all four-door sedans the rear door lock Is designed
and set so that when the door locking button Is depressed the inside door
handle is inoperative . This is a very important safety feature, especially
when children are riding in the car, as it minimizes the chance of a child
accidentally opening the door and falling from the car ;
Riding with the door lock buttons depressed also minimizes chances
of doors opening in a collision.
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DIRECTION , SIGNAL- The direction signal is a safe and convenient
means
of signifying intention to turn. The lever, mounted under the
steering wheel to the left of the ste ering column, can be moved down-
ward
to signify a left turn and upward for a right turn. Moving the
lever to the turn position causes the dual s top lamp and the parking
lamp on the selected side to flash. The lev er will remain in the selected
position
until the turn is completed and will then automatically ( pr o-
viding a
turn of a sufficient degree is made ) return to the neutral
position. While the signal is in operation, a green arrowhead on the
instrument panel corresponding to the direction of turn indicated
will also flash.
ASH TRAY-The ash trays (a second ash
tray is stand a rd on Bonneville and Star
Chief Models) m ay be removed by pulling
the tra y out against the s top and depress-
ing a
tab at the rear of the tray while with-
drawing. To replace, merely place the ash
tra y in the grooves provided and pu sh into
place.
VENTILATOR CONTROLS-Two control
levers, located
on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering column, are used to control
the amount of outside air entering the car
through the two duct type ventilators in the
side kick pad s. The amount that either the left
or right lever is depressed will regulate 'the
amount of air entering the car from that pa r-
ticular
duct .
CIGAR LIGHTER-The cigar lighter, located at the right of the
ignition'switch, is operated by pu shing inward on the lighter. The
lighter will stay in this position until the element heats and will then
snap out ready for use.
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SEAT ADJUSTMENT -Seat adjustment
is made by pushing down the small lever on
the left side of the front seat and sliding
the seat back or forward to the position that
suits you best. On long trips, changing the
adju s tment occasionally will be helpful in
avoiding fatigue,

SUN VISORS-Folded up against the '--' ~ "'" "
top directly in front of the driver and <\,. ' .~~~ . '.' : ",i
front passenger are two sun visors. The
visors may be slid toward the center of ~
the car (except for the Convertible), as well as swung around to either
right or left to protect your eyes when sun is at either side.
REAR VIEW MIRROR- The rear view mirror
can be adjusted for both height and sight angle. The
height is adjusted by raising or lowering the mirror
on its pivot joint. This necessitates loosening the
screw in the clevis joint . Rotating the mirror up to
1800
on its ball socket will provide the desired sight
angle.
Adjustment of the accessory " Non Glare"
mirror is covered on Page 58.
RATILE-PROOF TOOL STORAGE-The
annoying rattles often caused by loose car
tools in ' the trunk, are eliminated by proper
use of the tool anti-rattle spring. When re-
moving tools
it is only necessary to remove the
connecting ring on the right side from the
hook on the floor.
HOOD LATCH-For your convenience
the hood latch and safety hook can be ~
completely released from the front of the
hood. To open the hood it is only necessary
to pull
the release rod towards you to the
end of its travel. Near the end of it s travel
the release rod will automatically disengage
the safety hook, which is provided to pre-
vent opening of th~ ' hood should the latch
become accidentally unlatched.
FUEL FILLER DOOR-The fuel filler
neck is hidden behind
the left back up
lamp door on the 1958 Pontiac. To open
door pull on
the left edge.
positions for
the lift gate.
END GATE OPERATION-The 1958
Pontiac Safari ha s seven different locking
This new type
gate is operated as follows : (1) depress button on lower
tail
gate; (2) raise lift gate until it locks in highest notch; or (3 )
raise
to an intermediate notch (one of six) by pressing knurled nut
on each support "up ," at desired notch; (4) turn left nut counter-
clockwise and right one clockwise to lock
gate in position; to lower
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lift gate (5) unscrew knurled nuts and (6) press nuts downward.
The lower gate may be opened after raising the lift gate.
FUSES- The headlight and parking lamp wi~ing system on your
Pontiac is protected ,from damage in case of short circuits by a thermo-
static circuit breaker mounted on the light control switch. During short
circuits the circuit breaker opens and closes intermittently, thereby
reducing the current load sufficiently to protect
the wiring from damage. This action will con-
tinue until the cause is eliminated and is usually
noticed
due to a snapping sound at approxi-
mately 3 to 5 second intervals. If you are driv-
ing at night, the action of the Thermo Circuit
Breaker will be noticed by the headlamps burn-
ing intermittently. When this happens, it is an
indication of trouble which should be corrected immediately.
The fuses that protect the main wiring (except the cigar lighter) and
some accessories are mounted on a fuse block on the passenger side of
the dash above and to the left of the steering column. The fuse identi-
fication is printed on the fuse block which facilitates location and
replacement of a blown fuse.
All fuses
on the fuse block are 7Y2 ampere with the exception of the
fuse marked RHEO INPUT -4 AMP which protects the headlamp
switch rheostat, the Hydra-Matic shift lever indicator lamp, and all
instrument panel lamps ; the fuse marked STOP LIGHT which is 14
ampere;
and the fuse marked HEATER-14 AMP which protects the
heater blower motor and the air conditioning power,relay control.
A spare
7Y2 ampere fuse is located in a clip at the bottom of the fuse
block.
The cigar lighter is protected by either a fuse or a circuit breaker
located
on the forward end of the lighter housing.
Several accessories
are protected by fuses or circuit breakers not located
on the fuse block. The chart below lists these accessories, the fuse or
circuit breaker capacity, and the location.
Accessory
Clock"
Air Cor,.ditioning
Electric Antenna
Power Window Motors
and Control
Power
Seat Motors
and Control
Electric Wiper
Motor
Fuel Injection Heater
Capacity
1 ampere fuse
30 ampere fuse
14 ampere fuse
40 ampere circuit
breaker
40 ampere circuit
breaker
3 ampere fuse
I ampere fuse'
"In addition fo 7Y2 ampere/use in/use block.
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Location
back of clock housing
holder on engine side of
dash
holder on passenger side of
dash above fuse block
left side
of cowl behind kick
pad
left side of cowl behind kick
pad
holder on passenger side of
dash above fuse block
holder
on engine side of dash
above distributor

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Jllldrll-Mlltic :Drive
The Super Hydra-Matic drive consists of a fluid coupling, which
replaces the conventional clutch, combined with a hydI:aulicaIly
controlled automatic transmiSsion having four speeds forward and
one . reverse. Gear changing is accomplished automatically by the
transmission in accordance with the performance demands of the
road conditions encountered and the wishes of the driver.
HOW TO OPERATE THE SUPER HYDRA-MATIe DRIVE-
The Super Hydra-Mafic drive is convenient to operate in that the
driver need only select, by use of the control lever and . indicator
segment, the speed range in which he wi shes the car to operate . The
speed ranges are clearly shown in the indicator above the steering
column
on the instrument panel and are illuminated when the instru-
ment panel lights are turned on. The speed ranges are as follows:
P-Parking and starting.
N-Neutral and starting .
• DR-For all normal forward driving and maximum fuel economy.
DR.-For faster acceleration and driving in congested traffic.
L-For controlled power .
R-Reverse.
TO START ENGINE-
1. Place control lever In "P" or "N"
position. Starter is inoperative in
any other po~tion .
2. Engine Cold-Depress accelerator
pedal
to floor once and release (this
presets
automatic choke and throttle).
Engine Warm-Hold accelerator
pedal about half open.
3.
Turn ignition key to right to engage
starter, release as soon as engine
starts .
NOTE: At temperatures below 0° F. it may be necessary to hold the accelera-
tor pedal down slightly while starting.
Should the engine flood, hold the accelerator pedal to the floor forcibly
while
starting the engine. Do not pump the accelerator at any time.
Avoid racing
the engine during the warm up period.
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Cold Weather-In cold weather (O°F. and
colder) the engine must idle with the con-
trollever in P (park) or N (neutral) position
until engine and transmission are warmed
up. This can more safely be done in the P
(park) positionas the transmission will then
keep the car from rolling on a grade or
incline. When engine is cold and running at fast idle, the car will
tend to creep wben the control lever is moved to a driving position.
A
light application of the foot brake or parking brake will hold the car
until motion is desired.
OPERATING IN DR RANGE-DR range has two driving positions,
each marked by an arrow . The control lever can be moved at will
frdm one arrow position to the other when traveling at any car speed
on dry roads where traction is good.
The left hand arrow position in DR range
is provided for all normal forward driving;
it reduces engine speed,provides bette~
driving comfort and improves fuel economy.
When driving in this range at a car speed of
less than 65 mph extra performance can
be obtained by depressing the accelerator pedaL This will cause the
transmission to shift down into third speed. The car speed determines
the amount the accelerator pedal must be depressed to cause this
shift. At a speed of about 35 mph or less the accelerator pedal need
only be partially depressed to cause the shift and at speeds <.>f 35
mph to 65 mph it is necessary to completely depress the pedal. The
transmission will autofuatically return to fourth speed as car speed
increases or the accelerator pedal is released.
The right hand arrow position in DR range
is provided for better acceleration and is
very useful when driving in congested
traffic. It is also effective when ascending
or descending long mountain grades. When
driving in either DR range at a car speed
of less than 24 mph an extra burst of speed can be obtained by com-
. pletely depressing the accelerator pedal. This will cause the trans-
mission to shift down to second speed. The transmission will auto-
matically return to third or fourth speed, depending on the DR range
being used, as the car speed increases or pedal is released.
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The right hand arrow position in DR range is also recommended when
starting out with a hot engine aft er parking or idling for an extended
period during extremely hot weather. Under these conditions · the
transmission as sis ts in eliminating vapor in the fuel system. After a
short distance the control lever can be placed in the left hand arrow
position if desired.
Acceleration in DR Range-The shift events from first speed to
second, second speed to third, and third speed to fourth (direct drive)
will occur at progressively higher car speeds depending on the amount
the accelerator pedal is depressed. .
Caution Against Coasting in Neutral-Do not coast with the con-
trol
lever in the N (neutral ) position. It is unlawful in some states
and sometimes is harmful to the transmission .
Stopping the Car-Leave the control lever in the driving position
selected
and release the accelerator pedal. The engine is then left
"in gear" which helps to slow down the car . For further stopping
effort apply the brakes in the conventional manner .
CAUTION: When the driver leaves the car with the engine running the
control lever should always be in the P (park) position. This precaution
prevents movement of
the car, should the accelerator pedal be accidentally
depressed
by a passenger and also will keep the car from rolling on a grade
or incline.
OPERATING IN L RANGE-The L
range is provided for pulling through deep
sand or snow and ascending or descending
steep grades where traffic signs call for
placing the transmission in first or second gears.
. .'
The control lever can be moved from either DR position to L at
any car speed. The shift into low will not occur at a car speed above
43 mph.
CAUTION: Do not shift into L range on slippery roads as a skid may be in-
duced. Slippery roads demand judicioususe of the brakes to reduce car speed.
REVERSE- To engage reverse, simply
move the control lever to the R position.
Moving lever between Land R while ap-
plying light accelerator pedal pressure per -
mit s rocking the car when required to get
out of deep snow, mud or sand . Avoid
engaging reverse at speeds above 5 mph.
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PARKING-For additional safety when parked, leave the selector
lever
in the P (park) position. Mechanical engagement within the
transmission will then keep the car from rolling.
The selector lever must be raised in order to move it to the P (park)
position.
This feature reduces the possibility of unintentionally engag-
ing
the park mechanism in the transmission.
CAUTION: Never place the selector lever in the P (park) position with the
car moving.
TO START ENGINE BY PUSHING CAR-If it is necessary to
start the engine by pushing the car for a short distance due to a low
battery, move control lever to N position. When a speed of approxi-
mately 30-35 mph is attained, turn ignition switch on and move
control lever to either DR position.
CAUTION: Ever-Level air ride equipped cars never should be pushed if the
distance between the body and the road is less than under normal driving
conditions.
TOWING THE CAR- To prevent possible transmission damage,
disconnect
the propeller shaft and tie shaft up so it will not drag on the
ground when towing the car, or raise the rear wheels off the ground.
When towing the car with the propeller shaft disconnected, the tow
.
car operator should be cautioned to make certain that oil does not
leak from the rear extension housing.
CAUTION: Certain precautions must be taken when towing cars equipped
with Ever-Level air ride. The car should be raised to maximum height by
starting the engine and pulling out the "CAR LIFT" knob located on the
lower edge of the instrument panel. It is suggested that hard wood blocks
be used to maintain maximum car height during towing. The car is returned
to normal height by removing blocks and pushing the "CAR LIFT" knob in.
HYDRA-MATIC FLUID-Refer to page 31 for information on fluid
recommendations, change intervals,
and level checking. .
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SIIJtcltro-jUeslt Drive
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AUTOMATIC CHOKE
TO START ENGINE-
1. Place gear shift control lever in Neutral and depress clutch
pedal to floor.
2.
Engine Cold-Depress ac~elerator pedal to floor once and re-
lease (this presets automatic choke and throttle) .
Engine Warm-Hold accelerator pedal about half open.
3. Turn ignition key to right to engage starter; release as soon as
engine starts.
NOTE: At temperatures below 0° F. it may be necessary to hold the accelera-
tor pedal down sllllhtly while startinll.
Should the engine flood, hold the accelerator pedal to the floor forcibly
while
starting the engine. Do not pump the accelerator at any time.
Avoid racing the engine during the warm up period.
Cold Weather-In cold weather (O°F. and colder) the engine must
idle with the gearshift lever in neutral and parking brakes applied
or foot brakes applied until engine and - transmission are warmed up .
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