a broken alternator drive belt or other
fault in the charging system.
(3) Headlight Warning Light
(blue)
Glows when headlights are on main
beam, no light when dipped.
(4) Brake Warning Light (red)
When the ignition is switched on
with the handbrake applied the
indicator should glow. Should failure
of the front or rear brake lines occur
or the brake fluid level be too low, the
indicator will also light up.
Caution: Never drive a car with the
brake warning light on. Have it
checked!
(5) Inertia Switch Warning
Light (yellow)
In the event of an impact the inertia
switch will operate. This is indicated
by this light. The light will go out
when the switch is reset.
(6) ML Light (yellow)
The ML warning light will be
activated when there is a failure in the
ignition or fuel system of the engine,
which causes a change to the
emissions from the vehicle. If this light
is activated during the running of the
vehicle. The car should be taken
immediately to the nearest Morgan
Dealer. When the car is first started,
the ML light will illuminate with the
ignition light and once the car starts to
run correctly, this light will disappear.
No vehicle should be driven with any
form of misfire as this will seriously
damage the catalyst and cause fire.
Warning: Before re-setting the inertia
switch the vehicle must be checked
for damage, especially to the electrical
and fuel system.
FOOT OPERATED CONTROLS
Accelerator
The pedal is connected by a cable to
the injection throttle.
Foot Brake Pedal
Actuates the brakes on all 4 wheels
hydraulically, and also closes the
circuit to the rear brake lights. These
only operate when the ignition is
switched on.
Clutch
Press pedal to disengage drive from
engine to gearbox. DO NOT REST
YOUR FOOT ON PEDAL WHEN
DRIVING or hold the clutch out to
freewheel as this will CAUSE
UNNECESSARY WEAR.
HAND OPERATED CONTROLS
Handbrake
This is the ‘fly-off’ type. To operate the
handbrake pull backwards, the lever is
fixed in the ‘on’ position by pressing
the cap on top of the lever which
engages the paul in the ratchet. To
release brake pull the lever to the rear
and allow to go forward to the full
extent. Red warning light shows until
handbrake is ‘off’. It is advisable to
engage 1st gear when the vehicle is
parked on inclines. Disengage 1st gear
before starting.
Heater
This is located behind the dash board
and the hand brake lever, above the
gear box cover.
The temperature is controlled by the
knob in the centre, bottom of the
front of the box. Moving the knob to
the left increases the heat and to the
right reduces the heat. Hot or cold air
can be directed by the use of two sets
of vents on the heater.
1) On each side of the heater box are
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Operating Instructions