  The driver of a new car should become familiar with the functions of the instruments and controls described below before operating the car. Standard equipment varies to some extent between different models. The illustration above includes both standard and extra equipment. Ignition Switch The ignition switch is operated by means of a key which, when turned to the right, supplies current to the ignition system and accessories. Turned to the left, the key completes the electrical circuit to the gasoline gage, radio, and other accessories but not to the ignition. The ignition key should always be removed when you leave the car. Starter Switch The starter is controlled by a button on the toeboard located directly beneath the clutch pedal. By completely depressing the clutch pedal, the electrical circuit through the starter switch is completed. Do not operate starter when the engine is running. Ammeter When the engine is not running and any of the electrical circuits are in use, the ammeter will register a discharge (-). With the engine running at a reasonable speed, even though all electrical circuits are in use, the ammeter will register a charge (+) until the battery is completely charged, after which the needle should swing back and remain around the zero mark. Any abnormal fluctuation of the ammeter needle in either direction is a signal to the driver to have the electrical {uncaptioned}
Heat Indicator The temperature of the coolant in the engine cooling system is shown by the electric heat indicator which, under normal conditions, should register within the rectangular mark on the face of the gage. In summer, and on hot, long drives this may normally be a little higher. If the gage registers an abrupt or continuous rise to the “H” mark, stop the car immediately and investigate. Check the water level, fan belt, hose connections, and look for water leaks. Continued use at this temperature will cause serious damage and unnecessary expense. The gage registers only when the ignition key is turned either to the right or left. Check the water level frequently. Gasoline Gage The gasoline gage registers when the ignition key is turned either to the right or left. If you wish to know the quantity of fuel in the tank when the engine is not running, turn the ignition key to the left. It takes about 30 seconds for the gage to register after the ignition key is turned. Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage indicates the working pressure of the oil as it circulates within the engine. Normally, the gage will register between 20 and 40 pounds (1,4 and 2,8 kgs.) at 40 miles (64 km.) per hour. This gage does not indicate the amount of oil in the crankcase. If this gage should fluctuate rapidly or drop to zero, STOP the car immediately and check the cause. Continued operation of the car under these conditions will probably cause serious damage. Locks and Keys Two sets of keys are furnished with the car. One key operates the front door external locks and the ignition switch. The other key operates locks on the package compartment door (except Champion Custom) and the luggage compartment lid. To prevent unauthorized persons from purchasing a duplicate ignition key, the key number does not appear on the key or on the face of the lock, but is stamped on a small metal tag supplied with the keys. The compartment key number is stamped on the key or on the lock housing. Both key numbers should be recorded on page 15 of this manual and elsewhere among the owner’s permanent possessions, after which the metal tag should be destroyed. Duplicate keys may be ordered by key number from the nearest authorized Studebaker dealer. If the key numbers are not known, the order must be accompanied by the car serial number. Front door lock controls are designed so that either front door, locked from the inside, may be opened from If an inside front door handle is set to “lock” position with the door open and the door is then closed, the lock releases; Studebaker front doors must be key-locked in such circumstances. The key will always unlock either of the front doors from the outside no matter whether it has been locked from the inside with the door lock control or locked from the outside with the key. The next three paragraphs explain the operation of the door locks. 1. Front door inside handles, when pushed up from the normal position to lock the door from the inside, will spring back to the normal position although the lock will remain set. 2. The front doors are locked from the outside with the key. Turn the key to the stop clockwise on left front doors and counterclockwise on right front doors. Return the key to the vertical position to remove it from the lock. To unlock the front doors follow the same procedure except turn the key to the stop in the opposite direction to that used to lock the door. 3. To lock either rear door of sedans, simply move the inside door handle upward, whether the door is open or closed. The door will remain locked until the inside rear door handle is moved downward to the full open position. Hood Lock The hood lock safeguards your battery, carburetor, and other under-the-hood equipment against theft and tampering as long as the car doors are locked. The hood control (marked “H”) is located on the driver’s side of the car just below the lower end of the instrument panel. To unlock the hood, pull the control until the automatic hood lock is released. To raise the hood, release the safety latch as illustrated. As a safety measure, after raising the hood, remove the end of the hood prop from its bracket and place it in the hole provided on the underside of the hood at the front. Care should always be taken in raising or lowering the hood. Never try to force the hood lock or safety latch. This might affect adjustments which would result in an improperly operating part. Lower the hood firmly so that the automatic hood latch and the safety latch are fastened securely. {uncaptioned}
Light Control Switch A pull-and-turn type switch control is located on the driver’s side of the lower instrument board to operate the headlights, instrument lights, map light, tail lights, and parking lights. Parking and Tail Lights Pull light switch control to the first position for parking and tail lights. {uncaptioned}
Headlights and Tail Lights Pull the light switch control as far out as possible (second position) to operate the headlights and tail lights. Headlight Beam Control Switch The foot-operated switch to the left of the clutch pedal operates the headlight beam. Pressing down on the switch will change the headlights from country to traffic beam, and vice versa as traffic conditions require. When the country beam is in use the red tell-tale light in the speedometer face will be lighted. Use the traffic beam when approaching oncoming traffic and in city driving. Instrument and Map Lights The instruments are lighted with non-glare black light. Turn the control clockwise for instrument lights. In Deluxe and Regal models a map light can be lighted by turning the control counterclockwise. On these models, this light will also operate whenever either of the front doors is open. Dome Light The dome light in all models is operated by a switch just to the rear of the right front door. On Deluxe and Regal models, this light operates on 2-door bodies when either front door is open and on 4-door bodies when either rear door is open. There is no dome light in convertible models. License Plate Light The light for the rear license plate is located in the center of the luggage compartment handle. The light operates whenever the headlights are turned on. Stop Lights They light whenever the brake pedal is depressed, making a distinct red light shine to warn following vehicles. Luggage Compartment Light This light goes on when tail lights are lighted and the luggage compartment lid is open. The luggage compartment light is available at slight extra cost. Package Compartment To open the package compartment door after unlocking, turn the rotary knob to the right and open door. An automatic package compartment light is available at extra cost. Ash Receiver To remove the tray for cleaning, push down on the retainer while pulling outward on the tray. {uncaptioned} Front Seat Adjustment The front seat is easily adjusted forward or backward. Move the control lever forward at the driver’s side of the seat (as shown in the illustration above). This unlocks the mechanism and permits In addition to this quickly adjusted shift, there are three basic positions in which the seat can be bolted by your authorized Studebaker dealer to accommodate the leg length of the owner. From any of these basic positions, the front seat adjustment mechanism will give you the full adjustment range. Clutch Pedal The clutch pedal disengages the clutch when depressed, engages it when released. The clutch pedal, depressed to the floorboard, also operates the starter button located directly under the pedal. Steering Post Gearshift The steering post gearshift is operated in the conventional manner, and provides three forward speeds and one reverse speed. Luggage Compartment Lid and Lock The luggage compartment lid is controlled by a lock and handle contained in the rear emblem incorporating the license plate light and rear license plate bracket. The luggage compartment lock is operated with the same key which operates the package compartment lock. {uncaptioned}
To close, lock and remove the key. Lower lid firmly to be sure it has latched. The tight rubber weatherseals have a spring action which will tend to hold lid in a slightly raised position unless it is firmly closed. Brake Controls Braking pressure is applied to all four wheels in proportion to the amount of foot pressure applied to the brake pedal. The parking brake lever operates independently of the hydraulic brake system, applying brake pressure to the rear wheels only. To set the parking brake, depress brake pedal and pull back on parking brake handle. To release the parking brake, depress brake pedal, pull back slightly on the handle, press the release button with the thumb, and let the handle move forward. Windshield Wiper Control The windshield wiper control knob, located at the top center of the instrument board, must be turned clockwise to operate the wiper blades. Windshield Washer The Studebaker AC-2047 safety windshield washer is equipped with a control button mounted on the dash just above and to the left of the clutch pedal pad. To operate, exert a slight foot pressure on the button, which will eject water to right and left Windshields. An antifreeze and wetting agent is available from your dealer for injection into the water supply jar. Windshield Washers are available at extra cost. Seat Cushion Auxiliary Springs To vary the front or rear seat cushion resiliency for the driver or passengers, Select-O-Seat cushion springs are available as an accessory. |
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