CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1964 Owner's Manual

HEATER AND DEFROSTER Two knobs allow full control of your Corvette Heater.
AIR·PULL-DEF-This control supplies outside air to the Heater when pulled out to the "detent" position and diverts the air-flow to the defroster duct when pulled fully out. This knob must be pulled out to "detent" or further before operating the healer.
FAN-TEMP-PULL-Heater output air temperature is regulated as this knob is pulled out. Maximum heat is obtained in the fully out posi­
tion . Rotate the knob to obtain low, medium or high fan speed.
HEATER OPERATING TIPS
• Always brush snow from the air inlet in front of the windshield before operating the heater. elf less than maximum heat is desired, operate FA~ on low or medium speed and regulate the air temperature by mov­ing the FAN·TEMP·PULL knob partially in. • Operate the heater for several minutes before turning on the defroster. This will clear the system of moisture and help
prevent windshield fogging.
VENTILATION
DURING •
WARM WEATHER
•
Air vents in each side panel, operated by vent knobs
on either side of the steering column, admit outside
air from the vent grille in the cowl.
•
Pull AIR·PULL-DEF knob lO detent or fully open, to admit outside air through the heater.
• Additional ventilation
is available on sport coupe
models by means of luggage compartment exhaust fan. To operate the fan , pull the knob located next to the left air vent control. This fan will not oper­
ate when the heater fan is being used.

AIR
CONDITIONER OPERATION
..
HEATING
AIR-PULL -FAN-Pull this knob fully out and rotate the knob to obtain low, medium or high fan speed.
AIR COND- PULL -Keep this knob fully in.
COOL IN-HOT PULL-Vary this knob as required to regulate the air temperature. Fully out provides maximum output temperature.
DEF-Pull knob fully out for maximum defrosting.
COOLING AIR-PULL-FAN-Push knob fully in for re-circulation of inside air. Vary knob setting to provide a mix­ture of outside and recirculated air. Rotate the knob to obtain medium or high fan speed.
AIR COND-PULL-Pull this knob fully out. COOL IN -HOT PULL-Keep this knob fully in for maximum cooling. Output air temperature may be regulated b y pulling the knob as desired. DEF-Keep this knob fully in.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATING
TIPS During the first few minutes of operation open a window to Jet out hot air, then close the window.
Rotate the three dash outlets to direct cooled air. Close center outlet by rotating the deflector all the way.
Close the side outlets by means
of the knobs below and several inches inboard of the outlets.
off knobs, to provide additional cooled ai.r for your feet.
For maximum cooling under extreme heat conditions, push AIR-PULL-FAN knob fully in.
For cooling under moderate temperatures, pull AIR·PULL· FAN knob out to detent.
For cooling under mild temperatures pull AIR·PULL·FAN Rotate covers, located about six inches inboard of the shut knob fully out.
RUN T!iE SYSTEM FOR FIVE MINUTES EVERY WEEK TO LUBR.JCATE SSALS AND MOVING PARTS.

• AM-FM SELECTION-To select AM or FM recep ­
ti on, move the sli de bar, located to the left of the
dia l, up and down until
the letters "AM" or "FT\1" are fully exposed.
• PUSH BUTTON TUNING
-To preset these push
buttons: Turn on the radio, set the AM-FM selector
bar to the desired band, pull the push button stra ight out as far as i t will go, tune in the desir ed station manually, and then push the button all the way in.
Set each push button in the same manner.
• MANUAL TUNING-
The left hand control knob
The optional 'fully ttansis'toriz~,d standaTd AM reception clear
broadcasts. FM stations nla y pe
mpes from. th,e ,endil)g station, .dc~p&#39;~*dlil)J~.~I!l<&#39;l&#39;!;&#39;~l1li,l power of the station and the
fringe areas where FM signals are weak, it may be possi
ble to manually retune the radio to mair,ltain
peak reception. lf nOt, retune to <I Closer or FlY! sta(ion or switch to 'AJVI operation: .
serves as the "on-off" switch
and volume control. Turn the wing knob at the base of this contro l to
adjust for tone quality . T he right hand control knob is the manual station selector.
• ANTENNA
-Maximum FM recept io n is obtained
wi th the antenna extended to .. 30 inches (app roxi ­
mately two antenna sections) . For best AM reception
the antenna should be fully extend ed.
• CONELRAD- T h e t
wo triangular symbols a t 640 and 1240 on the AM dial only, indicate the Cone lrad
freq uencies which will be used in the event of a
nationa l em ergency .

SEAT ADjUSTMENT­The seat adjuster control handle is located at the right front corner of the seat. Turn the handle clockwise to free the seat. After adjusting the seat, release the handle to lock
seat into place.
DOORS
AND
LOCKS
Both doors of your Corvette may be locked and un· locked from the outside by means of the ignition key.
Record the serial number located on the "knock·out" plug in your key, then destroy the plug. Using this number, key makers can make you a new key.
Lock and unlock the doors from inside your Corvette by turning the upper reflector clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock. (This reflector, together
SEAT BELTS-Fasten the seat belts by pushing the metal catch into the buckle until it "snaps" into place. Tighten the belt until comfortably snug by pulling on the end extending from the buckle.
Loosen the belt by turning the entire buckle out· ward. Lift up the buckle lever to unlatch and release
the belt. Keep the belts clean with a cleaner or deter· gent recommended for nylon. Never bleach or redye
seat belts.
w
ith its companion below, also acts to warn oncom­ing traffic when your door is opened.) Open the doors from outside by means of the push bu tton type door handles and from inside by pulling rearward on the ball type handle .
Crank type handles allow the side windows and the vent windows to be operated. Operating switches for
the optional power windows are located at the rear o f the floor tunnel trim plate.

REAR
COMPARTMENT •
Lock and unlock the glove box door with the igni­
tion key. Press and release button to open the door. When open, the door provides a convenient table for cups or glasses. A cutout portion in the glove box
hood forms a convenient assist handle.
Tilt the seatbacks forward to reach the ample
luggage space_ In the convertible style Cor­
vette the folding top is also carried in this
area, but it may be completely and easily re­moved if desired. In addition, a removable
cover on the floor of the luggage compartment
provides hidden stowage for small articles,
tools,
and the auto jack and handle-
REMOVAL OF THE FOLDING TOP
• Use a pencil to outline the fold­ing top mounting plates so that they may be reinstalled in ex­
actly the same location. Then remove the two mounting bolts
from each side shown in the
illustration to the left. •
Carefully remove the folding top from the caL
• Use
the penciled outlines to locate the mounting plates in exactly the same position when replacing the top.

Operation of the Corvette Tops
HARD
TOP
• To raise the top: The rear compartment lid unlocking handle is located beneath the cen­
ter of the lid. Pull it toward you to unlock and raise the lid.
• Swing
the folding top out. Hook the front latches to the windshield header, but leave them loose. Then close the compartment lid.
FOLDING
TOP
• Snap the rear bow retainers into place in the lid receptacles .
• Lock the windshield
header latches.
• To
lower the top: Unlock the header latches, release the rear
bow by
means of the retainer release levers and fold it fonvard. Open the rcar compartment lid, and after unlatching the header latches, fold the top into the rear compartment and close the lid.
The optional hard top may be quickly and easily installed:
• Lower the folding top and close the compartment lid.
• Carefully set the hard top into position on the body,
• Install the two mounting tab attaching bolts.
• Fasten the latches
at the header.
When hard top is removed, reinstall the top attaching bolts and seals (stored in glove box) into the rear deck holes and tighten nuts. Cover and store the top in·a clean dry place.
when not in use.
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MAtNTE,N,ANCE]'
AND,
LUBRICATION
Your Corvette is capable of providing you with many years of enjoyable, dependable service. However, much of its future beauty and per­formance capabilities rest with you as its owner. The following pages will guide you in properly caring for the beauty and mechanical mainte­nance needs of your Corvette. Remember, no one knows the Corvette as well as your Chevro­let Dealer. Regular visits to him will keep your car looking and running its best.
Washing Your Corvette _____________ _
"Magic Mirror" acrylic lacquer provides your Cor­
vette with a finish of maximum beauty which is un­surpassed in depth of color, gloss retention and durability. The best way to preserve this finish is to keep it clean. Frequent washing is normally the only requirement to maintain maximum beauty.
vVash the car with cold or lukewarm water only and
never in the direct rays of the sun or when the painted surfaces are hot. Never use strong soap or chemical detergents. Any cleaning agent should be flushed from the surface promptly and not allowed to dry. Avoid wiping dirt from dry painted surfaces
because this may scratch the surface.

POLISHING AND
WAXING
METAL
WHITEWALL
TIRES
Even though the acry lic finish of your Co rvette is more durable than conventional fini shes. under certain conditions yo u may wish to polish or wax your car to provide extra protection. Calcium chloride and other salts, road oi l and tar, tree sap . chemica ls from fac tory chimneys and oth e r s imilar foreign matter may cause dam­age to any known automobile finish if allowed to remain in con­
t act with the paint film for an excess ive length of time. Prompt washing may not always t horoughly r emove these deposits espe­cially in areas where exposure conditio n s are more severe. Your Chevrolet Dealer offers many approved polishes . waxes and ta r and road oil removers which will provide maximum protection.
It is recommended that afte r being thoroughly cle a n ed with wa r m
water, bright metal parts be g iven a coating of wax and rubbed to a high polish. This should be repeated as often as necessary. Never scour bright meta l parts.
Soap,
warm water and a s tiff brush will remove normal road dirt
from white sidewall tires. Severe curb scrapes may b e removed with a fine grade of stee l wool. Don't use gasoline, kerosene or similar oil products w h ich might d i scolo r tires.
NOTE: When purchasing ony polish, cleaner or tar and road oil remover for use on your CorveHs; make
sure thot the instructions specifically state that the contents can be used solely on acrylic finishes.
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Corvette _______ -!
Keep the interior of your Corvette in top shape by cleaning it a t
reg ula r freq uent intervals. Dirt or stains which are allowed to
remain may become ground in or set so that they are nearly impos­
s ibl e to remove.
Loose dust and dirt on seats, trim and floor can be removed with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. A damp cloth may be used to wipe up any dirt wh ich cannot be so removed. Leather C leaner may also b e used .
Care of Your Corvette Top ____________ -I
FOLDING
TOP
Wash your Corvette folding top frequently with neutral t ype soap suds, lukewarm waler and a soft bristle brush. and rinse with gener­
ous quantitie s of clear water to remove all
traces of soa p.
If additional cleaning is required, a mild foaming cleanser can be used. Rinse the en­tire top with water and apply the cleaner to an are a of abollt two square feet. Scrub with a soft bristle brush addin g water sparingly until the cleanser foams to a soapy consist-ency.
Remove the foam with a sponge or cloth . Repeat the procedure o n the same area and scrub unt
il clean. Don't let the cleans e r run down onto the body finish since this may
cause streaking. Clean the entire top in this manner and then rinse the top generously to remove all traces of cleanser.
Don't keep the top folded for extended peri­
ods of time if it is damp or water soaked.
Allow i t to dry out in a raised position as
soon as possible.

HARD
TOP
CARE
The optional hard top has the same durable
acrylic lacquer finish as the other painted sur­
[aces of your Corvette and may be cleaned, pol.
ished and waxed as previously outlined.
same manner as the rest of the interior.
When the tOP is not in use, it should be stored inside in a clean, dry place . 1£ it is to be stored
[or a long period of time keep it well covered to avoid a build up of dust and dirt on the painted surface or headlining. The interior headlining may be cleaned in the
PLASTIC
WINDOW
CARE Keep
the large
p lastic rear windows in the Corvette folding LOp and removable hard top in good condition as follows:
•
Remove surface dust with a soft cotton cloth moistened with water and wipe cross-wise of the window.
• \ ' Vith a very
dirty window, wash using cold or lukewarm water and a mild neutral soap. Then rinse with clear water and dry with a slightly moistened clean soft cloth.
•
Add a final IUSl~ r to t h e window by using a plastic window cleaner as directed on the container.
• Do not use alcoho l or volatile agents.
•
Do not use a scraper to remove snow. ice or frost from the rear window. In an emergency use warm water.
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