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Page 1: ...u to more quickly and more fully enjoy the advantoges and features built into your Corvair Your Chevrolet Dealer is well trained and equipped to inspect and service your Corvair 95 and keep it ready t...

Page 2: ...sories 40 Minor Trouble Shooting Guide 41 Trouble Shooting Procedures 42 Index 45 Owner Protection Policy Inside Back Cover All information contained in this booklet is bosed on the lot st product inf...

Page 3: ...t in longer brake life and better future performance Avoid hard stops especially during the first 200 miles of operation since brake misuse during this period will destroy much future brake efficiency...

Page 4: ...tween OFF and ON pos tions without the use of the key 3 STARTING 1 Place transmission in Neutral position 2 COLD ENGINE Depress accelerator pedal half way pull choke knob fully out and release pedal W...

Page 5: ...er of course as illustrated here The light green dots with blode numbers which appear iust below 4 the speedometer dial indicate the recommended speeds at which the optional 4 speed transmission shoul...

Page 6: ...REVERSE Operate as for 1sf Gear but always at a slow speed TOWING Attaching points for lifting and towing are located in the front and rear bumper brackets 5 Four Speed Shift Pattern PUSHING TO START...

Page 7: ...he 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 th trans mission to remain...

Page 8: ...and bock by depressing the accelerator slightly and shifting the selector lever between R and D Avoid excessive engine speed while performing this operation WHEN PARKING CAR It is imp ortant that whe...

Page 9: ...nstruments and the illustrations here and on page 10 will acquaint you with the instrument cluster and the instrument panel as a whole FUEL GAUGE This gauge indicates fuel quantity in the tank only wh...

Page 10: ...to remain lighted during normal operation and continued engine operation can result in serious damage INDICATOR REMAINING LIGHTED DURING NORMAL OPERATION PROBABLE CAUSE ITEMS TO BE CHECKED Low Oil Pr...

Page 11: ...three position light switch is operated as shown Turn the knob to vary the brightness of the instrument lights Turn fully counter clockwise past the detent to turn on the dome light Headlamp and parki...

Page 12: ...ion LIGHTING SYSTEM TROUBLE CHECKS e If headlights flicker on and off rapidly your Author ized Chevrolet Dealer should be called upon immedi ately to correct the overload condition If the tail light f...

Page 13: ...ot rest on the clutch while driving 12 BRAKES The brake pedal should have a hard firm feel when applied If the pedal feel becomes soft or spongy the brakes are in need of service Your Authorized Chevr...

Page 14: ...r motor The wiper must then be manually turned off when the washing process is completed by means of the wiper control knob Water or cleaning agent needed for operation of the accessory windshield was...

Page 15: ...maximum comfort follow these recommen dations MINIMUM HEAT REQUIREMENTS During spring and fall in areas where climatic conditions are less severe depress the AIR lever only as required for your comfor...

Page 16: ...the defroster ducts for defog ging or deicing windows HEAT Allows for selecting degree of heat desired Heater will begin to supply heat in a minimum of 30 seconds For efficient heating and heat distr...

Page 17: ...rclockwise This control is designed to give the highest tone fidelity when positioned at the midpoint between the treble and bass settings 16 Push Button Radio The push button radio has the manual tun...

Page 18: ...nal emergency If radio stops playing first check the radio fuse in the iunction block then check the antenna lead in cable If this does not locate the trouble toke the radio to your Author ized Chevro...

Page 19: ...recommended that you record the serial number and then with a hammer and punch remove the knockout plug 18 DOORS AND LOCKS Both front doors may be locked from the outside by means of the ignition key...

Page 20: ...ely Therefore if a door is locked from the outside for instance it cannot be un locked from the inside The front side door may be key locked while open ond when closed will remain locked 19 DOUBLE REA...

Page 21: ...Carefully lift the gate from the ground and firm ly slam to close 20 TAILGATE The tailgates in the Rampside and the Loadside pickups are identical Open the tailgate by lifting up on both release hand...

Page 22: ...may be quickly and easily removed to provide additional cargo space To Move Seat Remove the proper knock out plugs from the floor mat after deciding whether in the second seat position the 21 seat is...

Page 23: ...u larly in geographical areas where these exposure condi tions are severe properly applied polishes and waxes of known quality will provide the best protection Many 22 Chevrolet Dealers offer various...

Page 24: ...sing a broom or vacuum cleaner A damp cloth will wipe dust from hard surfaces G M leather Cleaner is available from your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer to clean any imitation leather vinyl or coated trim...

Page 25: ...ion number obtain from car registra tion or title The country or countries in which you plan to travel You will be furnished details of adjustments or modifi cations which should be made to your engin...

Page 26: ...nd full marks on the dipstick Do not overfill The oil filter element should be changed after the first 5000 miles of driving and every 4000 miles thereafter more often under adverse driving conditions...

Page 27: ...fe Wheels should be rebal anced after tire service or replacement TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES TIRE SIZE COLD HOT 7 00 x 14 4 24 28 7 00 x 14 6 28 32 optional Cold After car has been parked for 5 hours or...

Page 28: ...AND SPORTSWAGON 27 FOR MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE Keep tires properly inflated Check regularly for cuts bruises and punc turing obiects Nails etc will often be car ried in the tire with no noticeable loss of...

Page 29: ...LUBRICATION When checking or adding oil be careful to avoid spilling or dropping oil onto the engine shrouding This may result in obiectionable fumes entering the passenger comportment when the optio...

Page 30: ...hown above and the single fitting indicated by the white arrow in the picture of the steering gear shown on this page with chassis lube 29 S STEERING GEAR Every 1000 miles Remove the filler plug and c...

Page 31: ...s equipped with two air clean ers one on each carburetor Remove each air cleaner 30 cover ofter snapping the wire cover retainer rearward and removing the cover retaining wing nut Service each filter...

Page 32: ...o enter engine comportment 31 10 FRONT WHEEL BEARING Every 10 000 miles Clean and repack bearings with a high melting point lubricant Replace grease seals at the some time When operating under dusty o...

Page 33: ...dling selector lever in NEUTRAL position parking broke set and trans mission at operating temperoture Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Type A bearing the mark AQ ATF followed by a number and the suffi...

Page 34: ...rpose Gear lubricant or other lubricant of the SAE 80 90 multi viscosity type NOTE If rear axle requires additional lubricant be sure that 3 or 4 speed transmission is 0150 checked Low lubricant in th...

Page 35: ...uid is required more often than every 1000 miles the entire system should be checked for leaks 34 17 CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS AND CLUTCH LINKAGE Every 1000 miles lubricate the fitting at the pivot poin...

Page 36: ...EVERY 15000 MilES o EVERY 25000 MILES 13 AUTOMATIC L 3 SPEEO J SPEED 12 12 8 Gl Multi purpose or Universal Gear Lubricant SB Delco Boll Bearing and Com Lubricant WB Wheel Bearing lubricant Cl Chassis...

Page 37: ...ange Engine Break in Oil Change Rear Axle and Manual Transmission Lubricant Check Engine Oil Level Lubricate Chassis Lubricate Clutch and Brake Pedals Oil Generator Oil Battery Terminals Fill Distribu...

Page 38: ...ation and maintenance Regular Engine Oil Change Change Oil Filter Element Lubricate Distributor Cam and Breaker Pivot Lubricate Exposed Clutch Linkage Clean Engine Oil Cooler Adjust Brakes Rotate Tire...

Page 39: ...ND RAMPSIDE Overall length Overall Height Overall Width Wheelbase 179 7 in 69 0 in 70 0 in 95 0 in Turning Diameter 42 6 ft load Length 103 3 in Load Width 61 8 in Platform Height 26 5 in 38 Tailgate...

Page 40: ...partment Lamp Dome Lamp _ Courtesy Lamp 37Th 4 32 32 32 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 15 6 Number 4002 Sealed Beam 4001 Sealed Beam 1034 103 1073 GE 1816 53 57 57 53 53 57 211 89 39 License Plale Lamp Radio Dial lamp...

Page 41: ...Action Polish liquid Glaze Tar and Rood Oil Remover Chrome Polish Chrome Gard White Wall Tire Cleaner Angora Washing Mitt Polishing Cloth Touch up Paint in Chevrolet Colors Undercoating Dealer Applied...

Page 42: ...E o uU 0 0 iL ji IIIW 0 oG shown for possible causes 0 lo u t Eg G o 0 0 U _0 _ 0 0 0 E 00 0_ o Ou 0 0 o OG o 5 0 E 11 a 8 a G L1 I I 0 I ii U On the following pages see paragraph A 8 D 8 C 0 E 0 L E...

Page 43: ...you may check further to see whether the fuel is reaching the carburetor Disconnect the fuel lines at the carburetors Place a jar or cup under each open line and briefly cronk the engine by means of t...

Page 44: ...ndicator light on the instrument panel 43 POOR BATTERY CONNECTIONS may be suspected if the caf has operated properly a short time before and now not even the horn will operate Check both ends of both...

Page 45: ...ly low Check the oil level as a matter of course CAUTION Never drive the cor when the Temp Press indicator in the instrument panel is lighted 44 1M Check the air intake louvers Clean them if they are...

Page 46: ...ch linkage 34 Cooling System 25 Crankcase lubrication 24 and 28 45 Page Dimensions 38 Dimmer Switch 11 Distributor 30 Doors and Locks 17 18 Driving for Economy 2 Engine O il Cooler 31 Engine Compartme...

Page 47: ...eats Front Seat Adiustment 20 Second Seat 21 Service Accessories 40 Service Brakes 12 46 Page Serial and Unit Numbers 38 Spare Tire 27 Specifications 38 Speedomcler 8 Starting the Engine 3 Steering li...

Page 48: ...pon delivery of your new Chevrolet Corvair 95 you received an Owner Service Policy which you should reod carefully Keep this policy with you during the warranty period as it serves to introduce you to...

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