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If, while in overdrive, it is desired to gain more power for passing cars in traffic or on grades, push the accelerator to the floorboard.
This cuts out the overdrive and it will remain inoperative until the accelerator is again released. At that time the overdrive again
engages automatically.
The overdrive control can be pulled out, thereby locking the transmission in the conventional position. This should be done for descending
steep, mountainous grades, or when pushing or towing the car to start the engine. The circumstances under which this change can be
made safely are as follows:
1. To change the transmission from overdrive to the locked-in conventional position while the car is standing still, merely pull out the OD
control.
2. To change the transmission from overdrive to the locked-in conventional position when driving below the overdrive cut-in speed of
approximately 30-35 m.p.h. (50-55 km.) accelerate the engine and at the same time pull out the OD control.
3. To change the transmission from overdrive to the locked-in conventional position when driving in overdrive, completely depress the
accelerator past the wide-open throttle position and as soon as the transmission is in conventional, pull out the OD control.
If the OD control is in the locked-in conventional position (pulled out) it can be placed in the overdrive position while the car is standing
still. To make this change when the car is moving at any forward speed, accelerate slightly and push the control fully forward.
Overdrive is available at extra cost.
Automatic Hill Holder
The automatic Hill Holder retains the same degree of braking effort on an upgrade as that applied by the driver in stopping as long as the
clutch pedal is depressed. The Hill Holder does not operate on level or descending surfaces. However, the clutch must be depressed
before releasing the brake pedal. This permits the right foot to be removed from the brake pedal to operate the accelerator when ready to
resume forward motion. Releasing the clutch pedal releases the action of the Hill Holder.
To use the Hill Holder when stopping on an upgrade, depress the clutch pedal and then apply foot brakes. The right foot may now be
removed from the brake pedal. To release Hill Holder action, release the clutch pedal.
Hill Holder is special equipment for the Champion available at extra cost.
Studebaker Climatizer and Defroster
The Studebaker Climatizer is a fresh air heating and ventilating system. Fresh air passes through an air duct and then through the Climatizer
heater core. The warmed air is discharged forward and rearward from below the front seat and spreads uniformly through the car interior.
The Climatizer heat output is thermostatically controlled so that you may select the degree of heating desired and be assured of its
remaining constant until you reset the control. Pushing or pulling the control regulates a thermostat which in turn controls the flow of water
through the heater coils. The further outward you pull the control, the warmer will be the hot air output of the Climatizer.
When the engine cooling water is cold and the control is in the closed position, the thermostat permits a full flow of water into the
heat core until the temperature at the thermostat unit (just above the accelerator pedal) reaches approximately 70° F. (21° C.). As
the water gets warmer, the thermostat will maintain that temperature. If you desire more heat in the car, pull the Climatizer control. After
using the Climatizer a few times you will find the position of the control that gives you the heat in the car which best suits your comfort.
Further regulation of the control will be unnecessary.
If you wish to obtain maximum heat flow in extremely cold weather, pull the handle to its full “out” position. This will lock the valve open
until you push the handle forward.
Climatizer Operation
The entire range of Climatizer and defroster operation is controlled through the use of the Climatizer and vent controls. The Climatizer
control operates thermostat when pulled or pushed, operates blowers when turned. The vent control opens and closes the right outside
cowl ventilator.
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