lock CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1965 2.G Owners Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING
SWITCH OFF AND LOCKED
~ ACC 011
OPERATI ACCESSORIES ONLY
DRIVING
POSITION
/' ON START
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.
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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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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
LIGHT WIPER RIGHT
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL KNOB
PARKING LIGHTS
TURN TO VARY
LIGHTER
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
LOCK
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
ASH
TRAY
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The three-position light switch is operated as shown.
Turn the
knob to vary the brightness of the instrument
lights. Turn the knob fully counterclockwise past the
"detent" to turn on the dome light. The headlamp and
parking lamp circuits are protected by a circuit breaker.
An overload condition will cause the headlights to
"flicker" on and off. If this flickering condition is experi­
enced, the head lamp circuit should be checked by your
Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.

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OFF~ON
The single-speed (or optional two-speed) parallel
acting wipers are operated by means of the wiper con­
trol knob on the dash. Turning this knob clockwise turns
on the
wiper motor. The optional two-speed wipers have
three switch positions, "Off," "Low" and "High." A
fully counterclockwise turn of the knob turns off the
wiper.
Exposure
to the "elements" tends to "wear out" the
rubber in the wiper blades. Check the blades periodically
and replace them whenever they show signs of streaky
or otherwise poor wiping action.
Pressing once on the accessory windshield washer
button will cause the washer to squirt a measured amount
of water or other cleaning agent onto the glass and will
at the same time turn on the wiper. The wiper must
then
be manually turned off, when the washing process
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is completed, by means of the wiper control knob.
Water or cleaning agent needed for operation of
the accessory windshield washers is carried in a plastic
water jar attached to the dash panel within the luggage
compartment. Keep the washer jar filled to a level
2 inches below the top of the jar with a suitable solvent.
Windshield Washer Anti-Freeze and Solvent, G. M. Part
No. 1050001, is recommended for use in the Corvair
windshield washer jar. In the winter, fill the washer
jar only 3,4 full to allow for expansion if the solution
freezes. In freezing weather, pre-warm the windshield
using the heater defrosters before using the washers.

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Repositioning of the
steering wheel can be accom­
plished at the driver's dis­
cretion.
Turn the control knob
counterclockwise to
unlock­
position wheel as desired­
turn control knob clockwise
to
lock.
The optionally avail­
able telescoping steering
column permits position­
ing
of the steering wheel
for improved visibility
and comfort. An axial
adiustment of approxi­
mately three inches is
provided for in the tele­
scoping steering shaft.
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CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASH TRAY
The ash tray and cover is an integral unit. Press on
lower position of cover to pivot receptacle toward you.
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.
AIR VENTS
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.

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The octagonal-end key operates the ignition switch
and the front doors of your Corvair.
The round-end key operates the glove box and lug­
gage compartment. The optional spare tire lock requires
its
own key.
Each key has a
serial number stamped on a remov­
able plug. This number will provide necessary informa­
tion to enable you to have another key made in the
event
that the original is lost.
To avoid the possibility that unauthorized persons
might duplicate your key, it is strongly recommended that
you record the serial number and then, with a hammer
and punch, remove the knockout plug.
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DOORS AND LOCKS
• To lock each door from the outside, depress the inside
locking button, hold the outside door handle opening
button fully down and firmly close the door. lock
doors from inside by depressing the locking buttons
located on the window sills.
• Unlock the doors from outside by means of the igni­
tion key (front only) or from inside by lifting up on
the inside
locking button.
• The front doors, whether locked or unlocked, may be
opened from inside by lifting the inside door release
handle.
• Open the venti pane windows by lifting up and forward
on the friction locks. Pushed out, the window will re­
main in the desired
position.

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• Rear doors, on 4-door models are operated from the
outside by means of a push button door handle in the
same
manner as the front doors. No key lock is pro­
vided On the outside of either rear door.
• The inside release handle pulls to the rear to open
the rear doors in the same manner as the front doors.
• lock the rear doors from inside by depressing the
locking button in the window sill. When this button is
depressed ,
both the inside and outside door handles
are inoperative. This button must be raised before the
doors can be opened either from the inside or outside.
This
feature becomes very important when young chil­
dren ride in the rear seat.
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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 rearward. 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.
The
bucket seats are adjusted in exactly the same
manner. The seat control lever for each seat is located
beneath the outer edge of the seat (toward the door).
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 the end extending
from the buckle. Do not wear belt loosely . loosen by
turning the entire buckle outward. lift the buckle lever
to unlatch and release the belt. Never buckle an indi­
vidual seat belt around more than
one person .
With bucket seats, the inner belt half is anchored
behind the opposite seat.
Clean the belts, without removing them from the car,
with a stiff bristle brush using a detergent recommended
for nylon. Never bleach or redye seat belts .
It is recommended that the optional Chevrolet seat
belt retractors be used on the outboard belfhalf only.
When buckling the belt, be sure that it is fully extended

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drum.
Then adjust for proper fit at the buckle.
Folding
Rear Seat
The folding rear seatback, standard equipment on
Mon:z:a and Corsa, optional on all other Corvair models
except convertible, quickly and easily folds forward and
down to provide additional cargo space in four-door
models
as well as in coupe models. The folding seat in
both models operates in exactly the same manner ex­
cept that the four-door models include a folding panel
at the bottom of the seatback which must be "snapped"
into or out of place after lowering and before raising
the
seatback.
CAUTION: If the car has rear door armrests it
will be necessary to open both rear doors before
raising or lowering the rear seatback.
To lower the folding seatback:
• Pull on each end of the seatback to unlock.
• Swing the seatback forward and down.
• On four-door models, press down on the front edge
of the !pwered seatback with one hand while "snap­
ping" the folding panel, at the bottom of the seat­
back, into place.
To raise the seatback:
• On four-door models, press down on the front edge
of the seatback and "unsnap" the folding panel.
• On all
models, lift the seatback and slam firmly into
FOLDING REAR SEAT
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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 relieve the tension on the
lock, turn the key
fully clockwise and allow the coun­
terbalance lid to open.
• To close, slam the lid firmly.
A second
luggage space is located behind the rear
seat, for parcels or luggage which would otherwise take
up
seat or floor space.
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GAS CAP
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
The gas cap is concealed beneath the spring loaded
poor on the left front fender.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
• To open: Push up the lid release while lifting the lid.
Lift the lid all the way up, then release.
• To close: Lift up on lid, unlock the support arm catch
lock, then lower the lid. Drop the lid the last six
inches to assure that the
lid lock mechanism is en­
gaged.
For proper engine cooling keep the vents located
below the
rear window free of ice, snow and leaves.

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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.