1986 CHEVROLET CORVAIR key

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Don't invite car theft! An unlocked car with the
key still in the ignition offers both opportunity and temptation.
Remember always to lock ignition,
lock all doors ... TAKE THE KEY!
NOTE: Your 1968 Chevrolet features as standard equipment a buzzer device which
will activate when the driver's door is opened and the key left in the switch. Heed
its
warning-let it also serve to remind you to lock all doors.
The identification number
of your vehicle is located on the instrument panel and is
visible from the outside. It is also stamped prominently on the engine and transmission.
These precautions have been taken
for your protection to aid the apprehension of thieves
and the recovery
of stolen vehicles, engines and transmissions and to serve as a deterrent
to
theft itself.
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IGNITION SWITCH
OPERA ACCESSORIES ONLY DRIVING STARTING ENGINE
START-Used only when
starting engine. When released,
switch returns to ON.
ON-For normal operation after engine has been started.
OFF-Turns off engine and accessories.
ACC-AII accessories routed through the ignition switch
may
be operated with the switch in this position.
Engine will not
start with switch in ACC position
-ignition system is by-passed, permitting battery
power to flow directly to accessories.
To prevent rapid discharge of battery, do not
operate accessories for prolonged periods with
switch
in ACC position.
KEY WARNING SYSTEM
A high percentage of car thefts occur because car
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doors are left unlocked or the key is not removed from
the ignition switch. Corvairs
are equipped with an anti­
theft key warning system. Failure
to remove the key from
the ignition switch when
in the OFF position will cause a
warning
buzzer to sound when the left door is opened.
STARTING
1. POWERGLIDE-Place control lever in N position.
The
engine will not start with the transmission
in gear.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION-Place gearshift control
lever in neutral, and depress clutch pedal to the
floor.
2. Depress accelerator pedal part way and hold. In
extreme cold weather (O°F. and below), depress
accelerator pedal twice, then hold pedal part
way down during starting .
NOTE: Engine will not start with accelerator ped­
al depressed to floor, except when "flooded."
3. Turn ignition switch to START and release as soon
as
engine starts .
4. "FLOODED" ENGINE-Depress accelerator pedal to
floor
and hold while cranking engine. DO NOT
"PUMP"
ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN ENGINE
IS "FLOODED."

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gear at any speed below 20 mph.
TO STOP-Release the accelerator and depress the
brake pedal. As car slows down, depress the clutch
pedal and move the gearshift lever into neutral.
NEUTRAL-For use when starting or idling engine.
REVERSE-Operate as for 1 st gear but always at a
slow speed.
CAUTION: When parking or leaving the car unattended,
even for a few minutes, remove the ignition key, place
the selector lever in first gear or reverse if manual trans­
mission, and fully apply the parking brake.
DRIVING WITH THE POWERGLIDE TRANSMISSION
The optional Powerglide transmission is a completely
automatic transmission which replaces the standard clutch
and transmission. After starting the engine with the se­
lector lever
in N (neutral) position, merely select the
range desired and depress the accelerator. The Power­
glide
transmission will do the rest.
Automatic transmission shift
quadrants of all GM
cars continue the uniform sequence of selector positions.
This particularly benefits multicar families and those who
occasionally drive other cars. Shift indicators are ar­
ranged as follows: "Reverse", "Neutral" and the forward
driving
ranges. All automatic transmissions are equipped
with a starter interlock system designed to permit start­
ing the engine only when the transmission selector is in
the "Neutral" position. For additional engine braking
effect,
as sometimes needed in mountainous driving,
place the transmission in an intermediate or low range.
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The dash-mounted driving range selector is equipped
with mechanical stops to prevent unintentional shifting
into reverse
and low ranges. Move lever to the left, to
override stop,
and continue shift for selection of reverse
or low ranges.
With
lever in 0 position the transmission starts in
automatic low gear and will shift to cruising gear at
some point between approximately 12 and 50 mph,
depending on the accelerator position. Thus, a slow start
with a steady, gradual increase of pressure on the accel­
erator pedal will enable the transmission to shift into the
more economical cruising gear in the shortest possible
time. Hard acceleration for fast starts will cause the trans­
mission to remain in low gear for a considerably longer
period.
When driving at speeds below 45 mph, the transmis-

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for passing by depressing the
accelerator pedal fully. The
transmission
will automatically shift back into cruising
gear when the accelerator pedal is momentarily released.
CAUTION: It is important that the parking brake be fully engaged, in addition to removing the ignition key,
when your Corvair is parked or otherwise left unattended. The automatic transmission does not hold the car
regardless
of the position of the selector lever.
Operating Your Powerglide Transmission
POSITION OPERATION USES
R-REVERSE For Backing Car (From Stopped Position)
N-NEUTRAL For Starting Engine (Brakes Applied) NORMAL DRIVING D-DRIVE For all Forward Driving. Step hard on RANGE accelerator for extra acceleration below 45 mph.
L-LOW For Hard Pulling at Low Speeds, Climb-SAND, SNOW, ing, or Descending Steep Grades and for MUD OR ON additional engine braking below 40 mph. STEEP GRADES
Powerglide Driving Cautions
• Always engage parking brake when parked.
• Do not accelerate engine in l, 0, or R with the
brakes
engaged. This can cause damage by
overheating transmission.
• Do not hold car on an upgrade by accelerating
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engine. Use brakes.
• Use low position for hard pulls at low speed,
climbing or descending steep grades and for
push starting.
• Always stop car before shifting to reverse.

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when
engine is idling.
CAUTION: If either of these indicators light
while .
car is being. -driYen, immediately follow the
procedure outlined .vnder "EMERGENCY OPER­
ATING INSTRUCTIONS," so car may be driyen
to the nearest service facility.
BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT
This dual purpose indicator light operates as
follows:
With parking brake applied the red light will light
when
the ignition switch is turned on.
As a dual service brake system warning, the red
light will come on when the brake pedal is depressed
if low pressure has developed in either the front or
rear brake system. Have your authorized Chevrolet
dealer locate and correct the trouble immediately.
EMERGENCY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(To be followed if either
TEMP-PRESS or GEN-FAN indi­
cators
light while car is being
driven.)
1. Set heoter FAN and HEAT
controls to full "ON" positions.
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(If equipped with air conditioning, turn air condi­
tioning
COOL switch to OFF.)
NOTE: After setting the heater controls, leave
them in that position until cause of trouble is
corrected.
2.
Stop the car a -s , soon as driving conditions permit.
furn ignition
key to OFF to stop engine but turn
key
back to·-PNso heoter blower will continue
to
cool engine.
3. Check for broken fan belt or belt off pulleys or
engine low oil level. If only GEN-FAN indicator
is lighted, belt is not broken or off pulleys and en­
gine oil level is satisfactory, car can be driven at
slow speeds; however, generator must be checked
and serviced as soon as possible.
4. If trouble is found to be a broken fan belt or belt
off pulleys, wait approximately five minutes, start
engine and drive car at no more than 25 miles per
hour until TEMP-PRESS indicator comes on, then
repeat Step 2.
NOTE: The GEN-FAN indicator will stay on until
fan
belt is installed.
5. Repeat Step 4 as necessary until facility is reached
where fan belt can be installed.

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Additional summer ventila­
tion is provided through vent
inlets in each side of the front
passenger compartment. The
vents
may be opened or
closed by means of the con­
trol knobs located in the
trim pad.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASH TRAY
The ash tray and cover is an integral unit, which
pivots
outward and down for access.
To
remove tray for cleaning purposes, press the catch
at inside rear of tray and lift from panel.
Press on the optional cigarette lighter to heat. When
ready for use, it will "pop" out. '
IMPACT PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER
. The Corvair steering control system, includil)g the
General Motors developed Energy Absorbing Steering
Column,
is designed to reduce injuries to the driver in
the event
of some front end collisions. The Energy Absorb­
ing Steering Column tends to decrease the forces acting
on the driver by compressing at a controlled energy
absorbing rate. In addition, in such collisions it limits
rearward movement of the steering column and wheel
into the passenger compartment.
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TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The optionally available telescoping steering column
can be adjusted
within a range of 2-%". This is to give maximum comfort. On long trips the steering wheel posi­
tion can
be changed to minimize tension and fatigue. Repositioning of the steering wheel can be accom­
plished
at the driver's discretion. Turn the control lever
counterclockwise to unlock; position wheel as desired
and turn control lever clockwise to lock.
DOOR AND WINDOW GLASS
Both laminated and tempered safety glass are used
in the
car windows. The laminated glass used in the windshield is designed to be tough but resilient, and
remains transparent when fractured. The chance of an
occupant penetrating the windshield in the event of
certain collisions is reduced by the interlayer thus de­
creasing injury severity. Tempered glass used in the
side
and back windows does not incorporate an inter­
layer, but shatters into small pieces when broken. These
small pieces
are characteristically free of sharp edges,
greatly reducing laceration potential.
KEYS
The octagonal-end key operates the ignition switch
and the doors of your Corvair.
The round-end key operates the glove box, luggage
compartment and the optional spare tire lock.
As a
reminder to remove your ignition key whenever
your vehicle is attended, a buzzer will sound if the left
front door is opened and the key remains in the ignition
switch (off-or accessory position).

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LOCK
AND TAIL GATE
ALL OTHER
LOCKS
DOOR LATCHES AND HINGES
The Corvair door lock design contributes to passen­
ger safety and to the security of your car and its contents.
For
example: Strong door latches and sturdy hinges
reduce the possibility of the doors being forced open as
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a result of certain accident situations, thus reducing the
probability
of a person being thrown from the vehicle.
Doors
can be locked from the inside by depressing
the small button located on the upper door panel. Doors
can be locked from the outside by simply depressing the
interior button, holding the outside door handle plunger
and closing the door. Once closed, release the plunger
and the door is locked.
The doors
can also be locked, in the usual manner,
by using
the octagonal shaped key.
All models have as a standard safety feature free
wheeling door locks. When the lock buttons are de­
pressed, the door handles become inoperative, prevent­
ing
inadvertent opening of the doors.
CAUTION: Do not close the vehicle door by applying
pressure
on the glass. Always lock the doors when driving
as well as when leaving the car unattended.
SEATS
Front Seat Adjustment
The one-piece front seat is easily adjusted forward
or rearward to provide maximum driving comfort.
To adjust the seat, move the control lever on the
driver's end of the seat forward. Then by exerting
slight
body pressure the seat may be moved forward' or
rearward. When the lever is released, the seat is auto­
matically locked
in position.

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gaged.
For proper engine cooling keep the vents located
below the
rear window free of ice, snow and leaves.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
The luggage compartment is located beneath the
lid at the front of the car.
• To open the luggage compartment, pivot the spring
loaded emblem to reveal lock, insert the key and,
holding the lid down to r~lieve the tension on the
lock, turn the key fully clockwise
and allow the coun­
terbalanced lid to open. To close, slam the lid firmly.
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GAS CAP
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
The gas cap is concealed beneath the spring loaded
door on the left front fender.
The fuel tank, filler pipe and all tank connections
have been carefully designed to reduce fuel
leakage
after termination of certain collisions. This design reduces
fire hazards in these collisions.
CAUTION: Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain conditions.
Always stop the engine
and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
If gasoline fumes are noticed
while driving,
the cause should be determined
and corrected without delay.