CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
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the starter from being operated should the N
(neutral) push button be pushed in while the
engine is running.
The starting motor is also wired so that the
engine cannot be started unless the neutral
starting switch (at the transmission) is closed.
Engaging the N (neutral) button closes the
starting motor circuit at the neutral starting
switch (Fig. 22). The purpose of the neutral
starting switch (on the transmission) is to
prevent starting the engine while the trans-
mission manual valve is in any position other
than neutral, as a result of improper control
cable adjustment.
3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
a. Starting the Engine
(1) As a safety precaution, apply hand or
foot brake.
(2) Turn igintion key to "ON" position. De-
press accelerator slightly and push in the N
(neutral) push button to limit of its travel.
(3) When engine starts, release pressure on
N (neutral) push button.
(4) If engine fails to start, release pressure
on N (neutral) push button momentarily be-
fore attempting to start engine again.
b.
Push Starting
If the engine fails to start in the normal man-
ner, it may be started by pushing. Towing the
car to start is not recommended due to the
sudden surge of power when the engine starts.
Turn the ignition switch on, then push the
1 (low) button in and depress the accelerator
pedal slightly. After the vehicle has been push-
ed to a speed of 15 mph. (approximately), the
transmission will drive the engine.
c. How to Drive the Car
NOTE:
All speeds referred to in the following
paragraphs are to be considered approximate
because of variations in production tolerances.
(1) When starting in extremely cold weath-
er,
allow the engine and transmission to warm
up while in N (neutral) position. If the engine
is cold (engine on fast idle), apply the foot
brake lightly to prevent a tendency of vehicle
to creep when making a push button selection.
(2) D (drive). Almost all driving is done in
the D (drive) position. The transmission in
this push button position selects the proper
ratio automatically for road, speed, and driving
conditions.
A downshift to the breakaway position al-
ways occurs below 8 M.P.H. at closed throttle.
If road conditions warrant, such as pulling on
a steep hill under heavy load, the 3-2 downshift
may occur under part throttle, otherwise the
transmission normally downshifts from 3 to 1
except during a forced kickdown at speeds be-
low 70 M.P.H., or the condition to be covered
in the following paragraphs:
The driver may select a ratio which he feels
more applicable to the particular condition such
as in heavy traffic, icy roads, or descending a
steep hill by using either the 1 or the 2 push
buttons.
(3) 2 (second). If the 2 button is pushed in,
the transmission will start in breakaway or low
ratio and upshift to 2nd gear normally. There
will be no further upshift unless the car is
driven to speeds above 75 M.P.H. at which time
the transmission will upshift to direct. This
protects against unnecessary high engine R.P.
M. When the car speed drops below 70 M.P.H.
the transmission again downshifts to second.
If the car is being driven above 70 M.P.H.
in D (drive) and the 2 button is pushed in, the
transmission will not downshift until car speed
is below 70 M.P.H.
When car speed is reduced to 8 M.P.H. (with
the 2 button in) the transmission downshifts
to breakaway. Also, a kickdown may be made to
breakaway when car speed is below 30 M.P.H.
(4) 1 (low). If the 1 button is pushed in, the
transmission remains in "Low" gear regardless
of car speed.
If the 1 button is pushed in at car speeds
above 30 M.P.H. (but below 70 M.P.H.) the
transmission will downshift to second gear un-
til car speed decreases below 30 M.P.H., at
which time the transmission downshifts to low
gear and stays there regardless of car speeds.
If the 1 button is pushed in at car speeds
above 75 M.P.H. either in D (drive) or 2, the
transmission stays in drive or high gear until
car speed decreases below 70 M.P.H., when it
downshifts to second gear. When speed de-
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