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RUN-IN PERIOD
The First 1000 Miles (1609 km.)
It is desirable to limit driving speeds during the first 1000 miles (1609 km.) of operation in order that the closely fitted parts of the engine
and chassis may have an opportunity to “wear in” smoothly.
For the
first 500 miles
(
805 km.
) it is recommended that you do not drive your car at speeds in excess of
50 miles (80,5 km.) per hour
.
For the
second 500 miles
(
805 km.
) it is recommended that you do not drive your car at speeds in excess of
60 miles (96,6 km.) per
hour
.
While it is always better to let your engine warm up at lower speeds, you should, by all means, follow such a practice during the first 1000
miles (1609 km.) of operation.
Further, it is well to avoid
continuous
high speed driving during the first 1000 miles (1609 km.) even though the engine has been warmed
up.
Engine Oil During Run-In
The use of special run-in oils is not necessary. Use only engine oils produced by reputable oil companies.
During the run-in period it is important to change the oil shortly after the engine is put into operation. Therefore, change oil
at least
by the
end of the first 1000 miles (1609 km.). After 1000 miles (1609 km.), change oil regularly. See
.
It is a good practice to have the oil level checked whenever gasoline is purchased. Keep oil at the Full mark.
Do not overfill.
The viscosity of the oil to be used depends entirely upon prevailing temperatures. See
.
LOCATION OF VEHICLE NUMBERS
Serial Number
The serial number of your car is stamped on a plate attached to the left front door lock pillar post. Record it in the
space provided.
Engine Number
The engine number is stamped on a machined pad at the upper left front of the cylinder block. Record it in the space
provided.
Body Number
The body number is stamped on a plate attached to the dash under the hood. Record it in the space provided.
Key Numbers
Ignition and front doors:
This number is stamped on a metal tag furnished with the keys. Record it in the space provided.
Package Compartment and Luggage Compartment Doors:
This number is stamped on the compartment key or on the lock housing. Record it in the space provided.
Paint and Trim
When ordering paint materials be sure that the serial and body numbers above as well as the paint color name printed
on the sticker attached to the underside of the package compartment accompany your order.
When trim materials are needed, it is important that the serial and body numbers which you have recorded above be furnished.
OPERATING THE CAR
Starting The Engine
Before starting the engine be sure the gearshift lever is in neutral position. Depress the accelerator to the toeboard once only and then
immediately release it. This permits the automatic choke to come into full operation. This operation is essential to easy starting. Turn the
ignition key to the right. Then depress the clutch pedal to the toeboard to operate the starter.
If engine should not start after a few revolutions, completely depress accelerator and, holding it in this position, operate starter.
Starting a Hot Engine
It is easier to start a hot engine if the accelerator is held approximately halfway to the floorboard until the
engine starts. Release the accelerator as soon as the engine starts.
