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Anti-Theft Ignition,
Steering and Transmission
Lock
The five position anti-theft lock is 1o-
cated on the right side of the steering
column. In "lock" position, the steer-
ing and shift mechanisms are auto-
matically locked along with the igni-
tion system to provide added theft
protection for your car. The transmis-
sion selector lever must be in "park"
on automatic transmission models, or
reverse on standard transmission
models, before the key can be turned
to the "lock" position. "Accessory"
position permits operation of electri-
cal accessories when the engine is not
running. "Off" position is provided
so that the ignition can be turned off
without locking the steering column
or transmission linkage. The key can
be inserted or Withdrawn only when
the switch is in the "lock" position.
CAUTION:
to LOCK
wneels to lelt or rignt
tne steering
wheel
released. As
never reach
to operate
Sta rting Engine
NOTE: To
unnecessary
the selector lever of
transmissions in P or N, (P preferred).
A starter safety switch is designed to
prevent starter operation while the
transmission selector lever is in any
6
drive position.
On manual transmission cars, hold
clutch pedal to throughout
the starting procedure. A starter
safety switch incorporated in manual
transmission cars is designed to pre-
vent starter operation when the clutch
is not fully depressed. Select the
proper gear range before releasing
the clutch pedal.
Manual Choke
The Nova with the Super-Thrift
4-cylinder engine is equipped with a
manual choke. Since the choke oper-
ates to enrich the fuel mixture de-
livered to the carburetor, its improper
use can result in excessive fuel con-
sumption. Use the choke only until
the engine warms up. Then if the
choke is still necessary to provide
smooth engine operation your Chev-
rolet dealer should be called upon to
perform such engine adjustments as
may be necessary.
Engine Cold-Fully depress accel-
erator pedal to Hoor and slowly
release. This sets automatic choke.
With foot off the accelerator
crank the engine by turning the
key to the Start position and
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS-
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