DRIVING THE CAR
DRIVING
Gear Changing
Use a slow and deliberate movement to change gear, and always move
the gear lever fully home.
Do not engage first gear at speeds in excess
of 15 m.p.h.
Reverse gear must not be engaged whilst the car is moving
forward.
Desirable Speed Limits (Particularly in gears lower than top)
Avoid over-revving, particularly in the lower gears.
The driver is advised
not to drive the car continuously at engine speeds above
4,500
r.p.m. in any gear.
However, whilst accelerating through the
gears it is permissible to attain
5,000
r.p.m. for short periods.
this speed being indicated by a red mark on the tachometer.
New Engines (see "Running Adjustments
"
)
For at least the first 500 miles, the working surfaces of the engine will be
bedding down. The power and performance will improve only if the vehicle is
carefully driven at moderate speeds during the running-in period.
The engine should not be driven at speeds exceeding 3,500 r.p.m. during this
period, and the " running-in " should be progressive. The engine may " rev."
fairly fast so long as it is thoroughly warm and provided it is not
pulling
hard.
Do not let the engine pull hard at low speeds, always select a lower gear.
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