_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 system checked and serviced by his authorized Studebaker
dealer.
[Illustration: {uncaptioned}]
HEADLIGHT BEAM CONTROL
CLUTCH
BRAKE
STARTER BUTTON
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
_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 the outside with the key. This is an
advantage in parking lots when close parking blocks one door.
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.
[Illustration: {uncaptioned}]
HOOD LOCK
HOOD SAFETY LATCH
PROP ROD
HOOD LOCK PLATE
HOOD LOCK CONTROL WIRE
_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.
[Illustration: {uncaptioned}]
HEAD AND TAIL LIGHTS
PARK AND TAIL LIGHTS
OFF
POSITIONS OF LIGHT CONTROL
MAP LIGHT
<TURN>
M L I
PULL
INSTRUMENT LIGHT
<TURN>
M L I
PULL
_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.
[Illustration: {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 the seat to be shifted to the desired position.
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.
[Illustration: {uncaptioned}]
1. UNLOCK WITH KEY
(_Custom Models Only_)
2. TURN LOCK RING TO RELEASE
UNLOCK WITH KEY
PRESS UP ON RELEASE PAD
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.