1938 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

Temperature Indicator
The temperature of the fluid in the cylinder blocks is
shown on this dial.
The needle should register within the "normal" range
except on long, hard drives in summer weather, when it may
register "hot." This condition need not cause alarm, as the
pressure-operated overflow will normally prevent water,
losses at temperatures up to 220°F.
When the engine does run hot on long drives, it is important
to check the oil and water levels frequently. Observe
the precaution given on page 8 when checking the
water level.
The indicator often rises to "hot" right after the
engine is shut off. This condition is entirely normal. It is
due to the heat that remains in the cylinder blocks after
air and water circulation have stopped.
If the indicator should show "hot" during short runs
under normal driving conditions, the cause should be investigated.
Clock
The instrument panel clock is electrically driven and
fully automatic in operation. Interruptions in the current
will naturally cause the clock to stop. After the current
has been reconnected, it is necessary merely to reset the
hands, as the resetting mechanism will again put the clock
in operation.
A regulating knob for correcting fast or slow operation is
located below the instrument panel flange. A small dial
showing movement of the regulator is part of the clock face.
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Ash Receiver
To open the ash receiver (see below), push in on lower
edge of right hand grille. To remove tray for emptying,
depress spring bar indicated in the illustration.
Radio
Although the Cadillac-LaSalle radios are sold as accessories,
the proportion of owners who purchase them is so large
that the radio control knobs and speaker grille are made a
part of the standard instrument panel, and radio operating
instructions are made a part of this book.
The knob at the left is the switch and volume control.
Turn clockwise to switch radio on and to increase volume.
The outer ring is the tone control. Turn this clockwise for
best speech reception; counterclockwise for the deep bass
effect.
The knob at the right is the tuning knob or station selector.
The outer ring is the local-long distance switch. When
turned clockwise it provides noise-free reception in the city
or close to broadcasting
stations; when turned
DEPRESS TO
REMOVE TRAY
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counterclockwise it provides
maximum distance
getting ability.
If you have not purchased
a Cadillac radio,
we suggest that you secure
a demonstration of
their performance from
your Cadillac - LaSalle
dealer.