Hudson 481 Series, Owner'S Manual

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(10) FUEL GAUGE—Indicates the level of the fuel in the gasoline tank when the
ignition switch is turned on. When needle reaches "empty" mark, approximately 11/2
gallons of fuel remains in reserve
(11) RADIO SPEAKER GRILLE—Located at top of instrument panel.
(12) TEMPERATURE GAUGE—Indicates temperature of water or antifreeze when
ignition is turned on. When ignition is turned off, the pointer returns to the "H" posi-
tion at the right side of the dial.
(13) GENERATOR CHARGE INDICATOR—Shows red when ignition is turned on
and when engine is running at low speed. Light should go out as speed is increased.
If electrical difficulty is encountered or the generator is not charging, the light will
either flash or stay on as a warning. In this case, have the electrical system checked
by an Authorized Hudson Dealer.
(15) RADIO MANUAL TUNING KNOB—Turn knob to tune in stations manually.
Turning position shown on Station Dial (14).
(16) CLOCK—Mechanical clock requires winding every day. Turn knob clockwise
to wind. Electric clock requires no winding and is protected by a fuse at the back. On
both types, hands are set by pulling out and turning knob (38).
(17) RADIO ANTENNA OPERATING KNOB—To raise antenna, press in knob
slightly and turn to right or left-half turn. To extend antenna, turn knob one-quarter
turn, pull out inner or telescopic section of antenna and turn knob until antenna is in
upright position.
(18) DOME LIGHT SWITCH—Sliding switch operates front dome light. Rear com-
partment dome lights operated by sliding switch on right door pillar.
(19) LOCKER BOX LOCK—Press in to open door. Lock by inserting key and turn-
ing one-quarter turn to left.
(20) PARKING BRAKE LEVER—Apply brakes by pulling lever backward and
pressing down brake pedal at the same time. Release brakes by turning handle to
right and pushing it down as far as it will go.
(21) HOOD UNLOCKING HANDLE—Pull handle to release lock. Then release
safety catch by reaching finger under louver at front of car and pulling lever forward.
Grasp hood at front end and raise. To lock, lower hood and press down on front end.
(22) HEADLIGHT FOOT SWITCH—Controls country (upper) and traffic (lower)
beams. When meeting oncoming traffic and beam indicator shows red, depress foot
switch once and release for passing beam. Pressing and releasing switch the second
time restores light beams to upper or country driving position.
(23) CLUTCH PEDAL—Should be depressed fully to floorboard when shifting
gears. On cars equipped with Hudson Drive-Master, this must be done before press-
ing the starter button or the starter will not operate. When starting the engine, particu-
larly in cold weather, depressing the clutch pedal manually will eliminate
transmission gear drag and facilitate starting.
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