1965 CHEVROLET CORVAIR lock

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ONTROL S SH OWN
FOOT CONTROLS
Foot controls, illustrated below, are operated in the
same
manner as those of the Corvair.
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ASH TRAY
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
GLOVE ARTMENT
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
LATCH
Water or cleaning agent needed for operation of
the accessory windshield washers is carried in a plastic
water bag under the dash panel, it is attached to the
cowl by three hooks. To flll with
water or solvent: remove the
bag from the hooks, drop to
where the cap may be un­
locked and removed, flll the
bag, replace the cap and rein­
stall on the three hooks. Never
use any solvent or antifreeze
solution which contains meth­
anol.

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The ash tray will pivot out
when the handle is pulled.
ash tray, depress the
tab and lift out.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ACCESS
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DOORS AND LOCKS
Both front doors may be locked from the outside by
means of the ignition key inserted into the push button
in the door handle. Turn the key clockwise to lock, counter­
clockwise
to unlock. Both doors may be key locked while
open, and when closed, they will remain locked.
lock the front doors from the inside by pushing fully
forward on the release handles. Unlock and open the
doors from the inside by pulling fully rearward on the
release handles.
The ventipane window friction locks are simply lifted
up and forward to unlock and the pane pushed out to
the desired position.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DOUBLE SIDE DOORS
FRONT SIDE DOOR -Open
from the outside by turning
the handle downward and
from the inside by pulling to
the
rear on the inside release
handle.
REAR SIDE DOOR-Open
(after the front side has been
opened) by means of the re­
lease handle located on the
inner
door panel.
LOCKING THE SIDE DOORS
-After both side doors are
closed, they may be locked
from
the inside by means of
the push button located on
the foremost part of the win­
dow sill. The lock is con­
veniently locoted for acces­
sibility by
the driver. Visual
indication precludes the
necessity of checking opera­
tion of the doors to see if they
are locked.
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DOUBLE REAR DOORS
The rear doors operate in
much the same manner as the
side doors, but lock and un­
lock at the door handle push
button
release only. No inner
door locking mechanism is
provided for the rear doors.
FULL DOOR OPENING FEATURE
Special door checks normally permit each side and
rear door to open to a maximum of 95°. By removing
these checks from their retaining slots in the doors, a full
180° opening of each of these doors is possible. When
the doors are closed the check automatically enters its
slot
in the door thus setting the door for its normal 95°
opening.

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• Adjust the front seat fore and aft by means of the
adjuster handle shown. Lift handle up to move seat.
• If desired, the seatback may be adjusted to lean
farther forward or backward by means of the bolt and
the lock nut shown.
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• Adjustment of the seatback lock determines whether
the seatback will be rigid or will fold forward. With
the seatback lock in the down position, the seatback
will not fold forward.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning White Sidewall Tires
Use soap, warm water or a tire cleaner and a stiff
brush
to remove road grime and dirt from white sidewall
tires. A flne grade of steel wool will remove severe curb
scrapes.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene or any oil product
which would discolor or deteriorate the rubber.
CAUTION: Some white sidewall cleaners will cause
serious
damage to aluminum trim. Use caution
when cleaning tires with this
type of cleaner.
CORVAIR MODELS
BRIGHT METAL TRIM-TYPE AND LOCATION
Headlight Frames Parking light Frames ALUMINUM Tail light Frames Backup Lamp Frames or Cover Plate Exhaust Grille Panel
Body Front .Panel Molding Bumpers Front Emblem CHROME Push Button Door Handles Door Key Locks Nameplates Venti pane Frame
STAINLESS All bright metal trim not listed above STEEL may be assumed to be stainless steel.
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INTERIOR APPEARANCE
Dust and Dirt
Clean the interior of your car frequently, using a
broom or vacuum cleaner. A damp cloth will wipe dust
from hard surfaces.
Spots and Stains
Remove upholstery stains as soon as possible or
they may become "set" and difficult or impossible to
remove . First determine the type and age of the stain
and the kind of upholstery material. Kar Kleen Uphol­
stery Cleaner, available from your Authorized Chevrolet
Dealer, will remove most stains. Do not use alkaline
cleaners for they may damage the color or flnish of the
materials. Other solutions such as hot or cold water,
ammonia water, soap, ink eradicator, etc., will probably
discolor and disturb the material.

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is (1) intended for service MS and (2) passes car makers'
tests or meets General Motors Standard GM 4745-M .
Oils conforming to these types contain detergent addi­
tives. Your serviceman will be pleased to assist you in
selecting the proper oil for your car.
Check the oil level (with the engine hot) on the dip­
stick frequently. Keep oil level between the FULL and
ADD marks, by adding oil when level is at or below
ADD mark. Do not overfill. Poor performance and pos­
sible engine damage may result if the crankcase is
overfilled. Drain and refill the crankcase very 60 days
or 6000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles
in heavy duty operation involving con­
tinuous stop-
start or prolonged idling, engine oil should
be changed after 2500-3000 miles of operation.
NOTE: When checking or adding oil, be care­
ful to avoid spilling or dropping oil onto the
engine shrouding.
LOWEST RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY OIL ANTICIPATED TEMP. SINGLE VISCOSITY MULTI-VISCOSITY
32° F. SAE-30 SAE-l0W-30
10° F. SAE-l0W SAE-l0W-30
Below -10° F. SAE-5W SAE-5W-20
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COOLING SYSTEM CARE
The engine fan belt should be checked for tightness
at regular intervals. When a new belt is needed use only
the approved premium belt available from your Chev­
rolet dealer. If any other belt is installed, replace with
recommended belt when possible .
Watch the TEMP-PRESS and GEN-FAN indicators on
the instrument panel for signs of overheating.
Air inlet louvers, located in the panel below the rear
window on Corvair models, or in the Corvair Greenbrier
upper rear quarter panels, supply air for engine combus­
tion
and cooling and for the Direct Air Heater. Make
sure the louvers are never sealed or blocked.
BATTERY CARE
Check fluid level frequently. Keep filled with distilled
water to level of split ring in vent tube.

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The scissors type jack and its wrench are stowed
in the different models as illustrated. The opposite end
of the wrench is shopedinto a "finger" designed for
use
in removing the hub caps.
When jacking the car, set the hand brake, block
diagonal wheel, and, if changing wheels, remove the
hub
cap and loosen wheel nuts. Place the jack under the
side of the
car located as shown .
CAUTION: Never attempt to raise the Corvair by
placing any kind of jack under the bumper.
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JACKING REAR: PLAC~ JACK 9 INCHES AHEAD . •
CORVAIR CORVAIR GREENBRIER
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BODY LUBRICATION POINTS
Most body lube points do not need frequent, heavy
lubrication. However, periodic checks
of certain points
on the Corvair body,
and lubrication when needed will
eliminate annoying squeaks and noises. Be careful not
to over-lubricate.
Wipe off all surplus lubricant.
The following items should
be lubricated periodically:
1. Door
Hinges-Wipe off dirt and apply lubriplate.
2. Door lock Striker-Wipe off dirt and apply stick
type lubricant.
3. Top lift Cylinder
Rods-Clean and lubricate with
G.M. Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
4. Door
Jamb Switch-Apply lubriplate.
5. Front and Rear Compartment lid lock-Apply lubri­
plate.
6. Front Compartment lid Torque Rods-Apply G.M .
lubriplate to bearing points.
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7. Gas Tank Filler Door Hinge-Apply dripiess oil.
8 . Glove
Box Door Hinge-Apply dripless oil.
9. Rear Folding Seat Back Support link Assembly and
Filler Panel Hinge-Apply dripless oil to bearing
points.
The following should
be lubricated whenever acces­
sible.
10. Door Outside Handle lock Cylinder Shaft-Apply
lubriplate.
11. Door Window Regulator and Cams-Apply lubri­
plate.
12. Door
lock Parts-Apply lubriplate.
13. Door locking Mechanism-Apply lubriplate.
14 . Front
and Rear Compartment Hinges-Apply G.M.
lubriplate.