Pages 11–19 (9 pages)

Controls and Instruments

From the 1940 Chevrolet Owners Manual

What each control does on the 1940 Chevrolet, with differences between Special De Luxe and Master models: keys and locks, throttle and choke knobs, the octane selector and automatic spark advance, oil pressure gauge, ammeter, lighting switch and dimmer, horn ring, speedometer, clock, cigarette lighter, starting button, hood lock, seat adjuster, ventilation, clutch and brake pedals, hand brake and the column-mounted Vacuum Power Shift with its shifting sequence.

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What this section covers

  • Ignition, door and glove compartment locks
  • Throttle, choke and octane selector
  • Gauges, ammeter and speedometer
  • Lighting switch, dimmer and dome lamp
  • Starting button and hood lock
  • Quarter window, cowl ventilator and ventipanes
  • Clutch, brake pedal and hand brake
  • Vacuum Power Shift operation
Year
1940
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Special De Luxe, Master De Luxe and Master 85 (216.5 cu. in. six, 113-inch wheelbase)
Pages
66

What’s inside

Owner's manual

  1. Owner Service, Economy and Break-Inpp. 1–10
  2. Controls and Instrumentspp. 11–19
  3. Tires and WheelsTire pressures (26 lb front, 28 lb rear), removing wheels, dismounting and mounting tires on drop-center rims, and causes of tire wear.pp. 20–22
  4. Brakes, Carburetor and Cooling Systempp. 23–29
  5. Electrical System, Battery and Headlampspp. 30–34
  6. Care of the Finish and Upholsterypp. 35–43
  7. General Lubricationpp. 44–58
  8. Safety HintsBuilt-in safety features and highway driving advice for hills, curves, slippery roads, blow-outs, skids and loose gravel.pp. 59–60
  9. Warranty, Car Data and Indexpp. 61–66

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