Specifications

Another forward
step in simplifying
driving is provided by
the Cadillac Hydra-Matic
Drive, which virtually elim-
inates manual shifting of gears,
and provides smooth transfer of
power from engine to wheels.
The Cadillac Hydra-Matic Drive control lever and panel are con-
veniently placed under the steering wheel. There are four positions
on control panel: "Neutral" . . . "Dr" . . . "Lo" . . . "Reverse."
The following is the correct use of each:
To Start—Move control lever to
Starter will not function until this is done.
Turn on ignition. Push starter button.
After engine is started, move control lever
to"Dr," press accelerator, and drive off.
To Stop — Merely release the accelerator
and step on the foot brake pedal.
To Back Up—With car stopped and en-
gine idling, raise control lever and slowly
and deliberately move to "R," then
press accelerator. To go forward again,
stop car, move control lever to "Dr",
and press accelerator.
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* For Normal Driving
There is no need for you to move the lever
from "Dr" position. Be comfortably re-
laxed. All you need think of is steering,
controlling the speed, and using your
brakes.
«* When to use "Lo"
The control lever should be moved to
"Lo" when driving conditions are such
that it is desirable to keep the Hydra-
Matic Drive in the lower gear range. This
includes driving up or down long steep hills
and driving on sandy or muddy roads. As
soon as you desire to return to normal
driving, move the control lever to "Dr."
Never attempt lo coast with the control
lever in neutral with the engine cither on
or off.
Passing
Cadillac Hydra-Matic Drive insures safer
passing by providing a quicker pick-up.
An extra burst of speed is secured by
pressing the accelerator rapidly down as
far as it will go. This procedure auto-
matically downshifts the transmission to
3rd gear, resulting in increased power and
faster acceleration.
O Parking on Hills
Your Cadillac Hydra-Matic Drive will
provide you with safe parking on hills or
steep inclines. Just raise and move the
control lever to "R." With the engine shut
off, this permits locking of the gears in
the transmission.
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