AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(If
fitted)
Description The usual flywheel and clutch are replaced by a fluid torque converter which is
coupled to a hydraulically operated planetary gearbox providing three forward
ratios and reverse. All forward ratios are automatically engaged in accordance
with accelerator position, speed of the car, and road load.
Automatic selection may be over-ridden by manual selection of first or second
ratio using the selector lever when engine braking or increased acceleration is
desired.
Driving
The automatic transmission has many advantages over a manually selected gear-
features box, which will soon become apparent in time saved, safer driving, and less
driving fatigue.
The technique of driving a car fitted with automatic transmission to its fullest
advantage is very soon mastered. The following points, however, must always be
observed.
DO NOT select
'P'
or
'R'
while the car is moving; always apply the hand brake
before selecting
'P'.
DO NOT select
'D',
'LT, 'Ll',
or
'R'
when the engine is running at high speed
with the car stationary.
DO NOT select
'L2'
at speeds above
68
m.p.h.
(l
l0 km.p.h.).
Selector The positions for manual selection are marked
'P',
'R',
'N',
'D',
'LT,
'Ll',
on
positions the selector lever quadrant plate.
Fig.
I
The stop (1) provided between
'N'
and
'R'
is to minimize inadvertent selection
of
'P'
or
'R'
while the car is moving.
To select
'P'
or
'R'
from any of the other positions, move the lever forward,
raising the spring-loaded slide
(2)
sufficiently to clear the stop. The slide must
also be raised when selecting the other positions with the lever at
'P'
or
'R'.
DO NOT raise the slide when the car is in motion.
P
Park. In this position the transmission is mechanically locked. Use this position
when parked, starting, or when the car is stationary with the engine running for
tuning or adjustment.
DO NOT select
'P'
when the car is moving, and always apply the hand brake
before selecting
'P'.
R
Reverse. DO NOT select
'R'
when the car is moving forward. The reverse lights
operate automatically when
'R'
is selected with the ignition switched on.
N
Neutral. The hand brake must be applied at all times when the lever is in
'N'.
Use this position for starting.
D
Drive. This position is used when driving in normal traffic and road conditions.
Changes of all forward ratios are automatic.
L2
Lock-up second ratio. Automatic changes are confined to first and second ratios
only. This position is used when rapid acceleration or engine braking is required.
DO NOT select
'L2'
at speeds above
68
m.p.h.
(l
l0
km.p.h.).
L1
Lock-up first ratio. In this position the transmission is locked to provide first
ratio only.
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