Pages 14–18 (5 pages)

Starting and Driving Your New Ford

From the 1956 Ford Owner’s Manual

Starting the engine with the automatic or manual choke, shifting the conventional three-speed, using the optional Overdrive (engagement above 27 mph, kickdown and lockout), and driving the Fordomatic with its P, R, N, Dr and Lo positions. It continues with sand, snow and ice, fuel economy and premium fuel, towing and push-starting limits, and the new-car break-in and first maintenance advice.

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What this section covers

  • Starting with automatic or manual choke
  • Conventional transmission shifting
  • Overdrive operation and lockout
  • Fordomatic selector positions
  • Driving on sand, snow or ice
  • Performance and fuel economy
  • Towing and pushing the car
  • New car break-in
Year
1956
Make
Ford
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Mainline, Customline, Fairlane, Victoria, Crown Victoria, Sunliner, Station Wagons, Courier
Pages
45

What’s inside

Owner's manual

  1. Cover and ContentsCover pages (poorly scanned), a "Be sure to read" page pointing to break-in tips, fuel economy, the dealer service policy and the Maintenance Guide, and the contents list.pp. 1–5
  2. The 1956 Ford Instruments and Controlspp. 6–13
  3. Starting and Driving Your New Fordpp. 14–18
  4. For Your Added Convenience and Enjoymentpp. 19–22
  5. Power-Assisted Driving and All-Weather ComfortMaster-Guide power steering and Swift Sure power brakes, then ventilation and the climate options: SelectAire Conditioner cooling, heating, defrosting and venting, the MagicAire heater settings, the recirculating air heater and high-temperature thermostats.pp. 23–25
  6. Crown Victoria Skyliner, Sunliner Top and Station WagonsUsing the Skyliner transparent-roof curtain, lowering and raising the Sunliner power top and rear window, and folding Stowaway seats and the lift gate and tail gate on the Ranch Wagon, Parklane, Country Sedan and Country Squire.pp. 26–28
  7. Dealer Service Policy and Mechanical Maintenancepp. 29–34
  8. Beauty Maintenancepp. 35–39
  9. SpecificationsDimensions (115.5-inch wheelbase), bore, stroke, horsepower and torque for the 223 I-6, 272 Y-8 and 292 Thunderbird Y-8, ignition settings and firing orders, battery, bulbs, fuses, cooling system, pedal free travel, refill capacities and tire sizes and pressures by model.pp. 40–42
  10. IndexAlphabetical index of topics with printed page numbers, followed by a Ford dealer service message and the back cover.pp. 43–45

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