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Chevrolet 1986 Corvair, Owner'S Manual

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Summary of Contents for 1986 Corvair

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Page 3: ...things we make and we want our customers to be able to identify them easily and to know that we stand behind them Whenever you see this mark of exceiience you can be certain that it represents our ve...

Page 4: ...cedures 47 Trailer Hauling 50 Index 52 All information contained in this booklet is the latest prod uct information available at the time of printing The right is reserved to make changes at any time...

Page 5: ...eration of lights and Dash indicators o TIRES Check tire pressure regularly Cuts and bruises Uneven wear Remaining tread o MAKE SAFETY BELTS A HABIT Buckle up for safety o GLASS AND MIRRORS Cracked br...

Page 6: ...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 v...

Page 7: ...Owner s Manual was prepared STANDARD NO 101 Control Location and Identification Purpose and Scope This standard specifies the requirements for location and identification of certain controls to facili...

Page 8: ...mblies and their installation to minimize the possibility of failure by forces acting on the seat as a result of vehicle impact 5 STANDARD NO 208 Seat Belt Installations Purpose and Scope This standar...

Page 9: ...with the contents of this booklet and follow the recommendations outlined Your Chevrolet dealer has the trained personnel and specialized equipment to properly service your Corvair Have him inspect y...

Page 10: ...peration since broke misuse during this period will destroy much future broke efficiency Always drive at a moderate speed until the engine has completely warmed up DRIVING FOR ECONOMY Proper maintenan...

Page 11: ...s 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 buzz...

Page 12: ...s speed depress clutch pedal release accelerator and move gearshift into 2nd gear 2nd GEAR Release clutch pedaI and depress accelerator as above as car gains speed then in same manner as before move g...

Page 13: ...s 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...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...r Corvair may be towed with all four wheels on the ground for distances up to 50 miles at 12 speeds of less than 35 mph The engine should be off ahd the transmission in neutral However the drive wheel...

Page 16: ...ank only when the ignition switch is in the ON position When the ignition is off the in dicator pointer will not nec essarily return to the empty IE mark but may stop at I 13 INSTRUMENTS any point on...

Page 17: ...FAN and HEAT controls to full ON positions 14 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 caus...

Page 18: ...te reflectors to facilitate recognition of parked or otherwise inoperative vehicles by other drivers 15 CONTROLS GLOVE COMPARTMENT after dark Stop lamps give a steady warning light to the rear of the...

Page 19: ...g wheel The lever is moved upward to signal a right turn and downward to sig nal a left turn Lamps on the front and rear of the car transmit this signal to other motorists and pedestrians In a normal...

Page 20: ...utch wear can be caused by letting up the clutch abruptly rather than smoothly and by riding the clutch that is letting your foot rest on the clutch pedal while driving CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Clutch adjust...

Page 21: ...ith the brakes applied at the end of each direc tional movement until the brake pedal travel is back to normal If this procedure fails to restore normal pedal travel or if any abnormally rapid increas...

Page 22: ...er pre warm the windshield using the heater defrosters before using the washers DIRECT AIR HEATER THe Direct Air Heater uses engine cooling air to heat the interior of the car Operation of the control...

Page 23: ...housing The air condition con trols function as follows 20 COOL Depress the COOL lever as required to pro vide the desired condi tioned air temperature through the dash outlets COOL lever must be de...

Page 24: ...as 25 miles from the sending station depending on the power of the station and existing terrain Push buttons may be set for AM FM or both Stero Tape System The optional stereo tape player system provi...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...or 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...

Page 27: ...belts should not be worn by persons less thon approximately 55 inches in height 24 Lap Belts Lap belts provide added security and comfort for you and your passengers Lap belts are standard equip ment...

Page 28: ...d without restriction from the belt The use of shoulder belts is not recommended for persons less than approx imately 55 inches in height because the belt would cross over the body at a height too nea...

Page 29: ...the back of the car It is suggested that the driver turn his head and look close to the back for backing 26 seat The bassinet should be securely restrained with the regular vehicle seat belt An altern...

Page 30: ...place FOLDING REAR SEAT 27 CONVERTIBLE Operating the Folding Top CAUTION Prior to raising or lowering the folding top the car must be at a complete stop and the sunvisors turned down Also when lowerin...

Page 31: ...e brush may be used If desired the top may be supported from the underside during the cleaning operation Regardless which cleaning method is used a generous amount of 28 rinse water is to be used as a...

Page 32: ...terbalanced lid to open To close slam the lid firmly 29 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 ta...

Page 33: ...ish your car to provide 30 maximum protection Calcium chloride and other salts road oil and tar tree sap chemicals from factory chim neys and other foreign matter may damage any known automobile finis...

Page 34: ...he finish Cleaning with a damp cloth then rubbing with a polishing cloth is all that is required 31 CAUTION Some white sidewall cleaners will cause serious damage to aluminum trim Use caution when cle...

Page 35: ...ible under terms of the Manufacturer s New Vehicle Warranty 32 Operation in a Foreign Country If you plan to operate your Corvair outside the con tinental limits of the United States or Canada there i...

Page 36: ...ncentrate is available at your Corvair or Engine Oil Supplement 33 dealer who can advise you regarding its use NOTE When checking or adding oil be care ful to avoid spilling or dropping oil onto the e...

Page 37: ...DED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES Pounds per Square Inch Cool MODELS TIRE PLY 1 TO 6 PASSENGERS Standard Coupe 200 LBS LUGGAGE 4 Ply Rating 2 Ply 1100 LBS LOAD 1 TO 5 PASSENGERS Monza Coupe 200 LBS LUGGAGE...

Page 38: ...as tires become worn out Moreover worn tires have lessened resistance to road hazards The original equipment tires on your Corvair incorporate builtcin tread wear indicators to assist you in determin...

Page 39: ...wheel remaining on the ground 36 JACKING THE CAR When jacking the car set the hand brake block diagonal wheel and if changing wheels remove the hub cap and loosen wheel nuts Locate the jack under the...

Page 40: ...garding ignition timing and idle speed and fuel mix ture specifications is shown on a sticker affixed under the hood of your vehicle Following the prescribed main 37 ation under adverse conditions may...

Page 41: ...uce the danger of inhaling carbon monoxide in con frned areas See page 7 for carbon monoxide warning Supplementing the air pump a special carburetor and distributor plus related components are require...

Page 42: ...d GM 6041 M was installed in your engine at the factory It is not necessary to change this factory installed oil prior to the recommended normal change period However the oil level should be checked m...

Page 43: ...Part numbers 1050568 1050569 1050570 which has been especially formulated and tested for 40 use in your automatic transmission is recommended Other Automatic Transmission Fluids identified with the m...

Page 44: ...ssary Remove plug and install lubrication fitting Lubricate with a water resistant EP chassis grease which meets General Motors Specification GM 6031 M REAR AXLE Every 6 000 miles Check and keep fille...

Page 45: ...h SAE 50 engine oil when lowest anticipated temperature is above freezing use SAE 20 if below freezing BATTERY ENERGIZER Every 6 000 miles Clean and oil battery terminals and oil felt washer Check flu...

Page 46: ...Every 6 000 miles Check fluid level in each reservoir and maintain II below lowest edge of each open ing with G M Hydraulic Brake Fluid Supreme No 11 PARKING BRAKE AND CLUTCH PULLEYS AND CABLES Every...

Page 47: ...ing System Compressor Oil 525 Vis 11 oz Refrigerent R12 Charge 4 Ibs 44 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Horsepower 95 hp Turbo Air 164 95 3600 rpm 110 hp Turbo Air 164 110 4400 rpm 140 hp Turbo Air 164 140 5200...

Page 48: ...tected from short ci cuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fuseable thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the hazard of electrically caused fires in the automobile A c...

Page 49: ...MINOR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 46...

Page 50: ...l Flow 47 you may check further to see whether the fuel is reaching the engine Disconnect the fuel lines at the carburetor Place a jar or cup under open line and briefly crank the engine by means of t...

Page 51: ...ead without first disconnecting battery ground cable 48 POOR BATTERY CONNECTIONS may be suspected if the car has operated properly a short time before and now not even the horn will operate Check both...

Page 52: ...rse CAUTION Never drive the car when the TEMP PRESS indicator in the instrument panel is lighted 49 1M Check the air intake louvers Clean them if they are plugged with leaves or other foreign material...

Page 53: ...r hauling trailers heavier than 1 000 pounds it is recommended that an appropriate load equalizing frame mounted hitch be purchased from a reliable manufacturer Bumper and axle type hitches are not re...

Page 54: ...N Y Buffalo 2615 Walden Ave Syracuse N Y 107 Twin Oaks Dr White Plains N Y 10 12 Mitchell Place 51 Charlotte N C 701 Interstate 85 Fargo N D 701 Fourth Ave N Cleveland Ohio 12990 Snow Road Parma Sharo...

Page 55: ...Fuel Guage 13 Fuses 45 s p Gen Fan Indicator 13 Hazard Warning Flasher 17 Headrest 26 Heater 19 Ignition Switch 8 Jacking the Car 36 52 Keys Light Control Knob Luggage Compartment Maintenance and Lubr...

Page 56: ...ir is covered by the Manufacturer s New Vehicle Warranty and the Policy on Chevrolet Owner Service both of which are contained in your Owner Protection Plan Book let given to you by your Authorized Ch...

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