Gear Lever
The gear lever is centrally situated: first and second gears are selected by moving the lever to the left, and engaged by moving it forwards for first gear or backwards for second gear.  Third and fourth gears are selected by moving the lever to the right through the neutral position until resistance is felt, then forwards for third gear and backwards for fourth gear.

To engage the reverse gear move the lever to the right in the neutral position until resistance is felt, continue moving the lever to the right against the spring pressure until the stop is reached, and then move it backwards to engage the gear.
 

THE CONTROLS 1  Accelerator pedal 2  Brake pedal 3  Clutch pedal 4 Hand brake 5  Gear lever 6  Headlight dip switch 7  Horn-push 8  Direction indicator 9  Direction indicator warning     light 10  Bonnet pull

Pedal Controls
The pedal controls are arranged in the orthodox positions – namely, the clutch pedal, brake pedal, and accelerator, reading from left to right.  Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal.

Hand Brake
Pulling the lever upwards operates the rear wheel brake shoes mechanically.  Release the brake by pulling on the lever to take the load and then pressing on the ratchet release button with the thumb before pushing the handle downwards into the ‘off’ position.

Ignition and Starter Switch
The ignition and starter switch is located in the control panel and is operated by a removable key, which also serves to lick the driver’s door.
To switch on the ignition insert the key and turn it in a clockwise direction until a slight resistance is felt.  Further movement in the same direction will operate the starter motor.  Release the key immediately the engine starts.  If the engine fails to start first time wait until it has come to rest before using the starter again.
Never leave the switch in the ‘on’ position when the engine is not running.

Ignition Warning Light
The ignition warning light serves the dual purpose of reminding the driver to switch off the ignition and of acting as a no-charge indicator.  With the ignition switched on the warning light should only be illuminated when the engine is not running or is running at a very low speed.  As the engine speed is increased the light should dim and then go out at a fairly low engine speed.

If the light fails to go out until higher engine speeds are reached or remains alight at all times, inspect the dynamo driving belt for correct tension or breakage.  If the belt is in order, the charging system must be overhauled by a Distributor or Dealer.

Choke or Mixture Control
To enrich the mixture and to assist starting when the engine is cold pull out the control knob positioned on the right of the panel.  The control will hold in any position, giving a progressively richer mixture as it is pulled farther out.
On no account should the engine run for any length of time with the knob pulled fully out.  It should be returned to the ‘off’ position (pushed in) as soon as possible as the engine warms up.
The first 6mm approximately of movement operates only the throttle control.  This initial movement can be used to give a fast engine idling speed and prevent stalling when driving at low speeds before the engine has fully warmed up.  This will not be detrimental to the engine, but do not run the engine for any length of time with the knob withdrawn beyond this.

Lighting Switch
The headlight and pilot light switch is positioned to the right of the ignition switch on the panel.
The pilot lights and tail lights are brought into operation when the switch is moved downwards to the central position.  Further downward movement of the switch to the lower position switches on the headlights.

Headlight Bean Dipping Switch and Warning Light
The headlight beam dipping switch is situated in the centre of the toeboard.  It is of the single-acting repeating type, dipping the light beams on one depression and raising the beams on the next depression.
A warning light at the bottom of the instrument panel will glow blue when the headlight beams are in the raised position.

Windscreen Wiper Switch
The windscreen wiper switch is positioned on the left of the ignition switch.  Move downwards to switch on the wipers, which will function only if the ignition is on.  Park the blades by switching off at the end of the stroke when the blades are in the required position.

Horn Switch
Pressing the centre disc of the steering wheel sounds the horn.

Fuel Level Gauge, Oil Pressure Gauge
The fuel level gauge is clearly marked and is incorporated in the speedometer dial.  To the right of the speedometer is an oil pressure gauge, which should read approximately 60lb/sq in under normal running conditions.
 

Lubrication Warning Light
The lubrication warning light is your guide to the need for more frequent oil and filter change.
 
 

Instruments and Switches 1  Temperature gauge 2  Instrument lights switch 3  Heater switch 4  Windscreen wiper switch 5  Ignition/starter switch 6  Lighting switch 7  Choke Control 8  Windscreen washer control 9  Oil pressure gauge 10  Headlight beam warning       light 11  Speedometer 12  Mileage recorder 13  Ignition warning light 14  Fuel gauge 15  Lubrication warning light

Flashing Direction Indicators
A lever switch fitted on the steering-column operates the flashing indicators (when the ignition is switched on).  On right-hand drive models the switch lever is moved upwards for the left-hand flashing indicators and downwards for the right-hand flashing indicators.  On left-hand drive models this action is reversed.
A warning light in the end of the switch lever shows when either indicator is flashing.

Instrument Lights Switch
Located at the lower centre of the instrument panel.  Press down to switch on the instrument lights which can only be used when the pilot lights are on.

Interior Lamp
The interior lamp is controlled by a switch on the lamp and by automatic switches on the door pillars.

Water Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge indicates the temperature of the coolant entering the radiator from the cylinder head.  After the initial rise in temperature during the warming-up period any undue upward change in reading calls for immediate investigation.  The gauge will not react instantaneously to changed conditions, but will do so slowly.

HEATER

Fresh Air Heater (when fitted)
The fresh air heater can be used for heating and ventilating the interior of the car and also for demisting and defrosting the windscreen.

Heat Control
The left-hand knob on the switch panel regulates the amount of hot water circulating in the heater system.  The maximum amount of heat is available when the knob is pushed fully in.  Any position of the knob can be selected to meet varying conditions.  On export models where the equipment is used for the purpose of introducing only unheated fresh air into the vehicle, the heat control is not fitted.

Air Distribution
The lever projecting from the front face of the heater box at its centre controls the air distribution shutter and can be set in any one of three positions.  When set in the top (CAR) position air is distributed mainly to the interior of the car, with some to the windscreen.  In the centre (SCREEN) position air is directed onto the windscreen.  The supply of air is cut off when the lever is in the lowest (OFF) position.

Blower Motor and Switch
The blower motor greatly increases the supply of air to the heater unit, and thus the volume of heat output.
The blower should be switched on when maximum performance from the heating or ventilating system is required, or to compensate for the lack of ram effect at the air intake when the vehicle is travelling at low speed.  The switch for the blower motor is located on the lower forward face of the heater box at its centre and operates with a side-to-side movement.
Note: Should unpleasant fumes be drawn in from outside, switch off the blower motor and set the shutter operating lever in the ‘OFF’ position until outside conditions improve.