power steering CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1986 2.G Owners Manual

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EMERGENCY STARTING
Your Corvair may be started in an emergency by
pushing. When being pushed to start the engine, turn
off all unnecessary electrical loads, turn the ignition to "ON", and (if manual transmission) depress the
clutch and place the shift lever in high gear or, (if
powerglide) move selector lever to NEUTRAL position.
Release the clutch when car speed reaches 10 to 15 miles per hour (manual transmission); move the selector
lever to LOW position when car speed reaches 20 to
25 miles per hour (powerglidel. Bumpers and other
parts contacted by the pushing vehicle should be pro­
tected from damage while pushing. Never tow the car
to start.
TOWING
Normally your 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 wheels (rear wheels) must be
raised off the ground or the drive shaft disconnected
when the transmission
is not operating properly or when
a speed
of 35 mph or distance of 50 miles will be exceeded.
CAUTION: If car is towed on its front wheels only, the
steering wheel must
be secured with the wheels in a
straight ahead position .
ROCKING CAR
If it becomes necessary to rock the car to free it
from sand, mud or snow, move the selector lever from "D" to "R" (automatic transmission) or the shift lever
from forward to reverse (manual transmission) in a
repeat pattern while simultaneously applying moderate
pressure to the accelerator. Do not race engine. Avoid
spinning wheels when trying to free the car.

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cover over the mirror support base further protects the occupants.
CAUTION: It is important that the driver check the
mirrors
for proper positioning, and that he make frequent
use of the mirrors to be constantly aware of the rearward
aspect
of his total driving situation.
The windshield wiper arms and blades, inside wind­
shield moldings,
horn and steering wheel ornamentation,
inside rearview mirror frame and mounting bracket
incorporate low-gloss finishes. This reduces annoying
glare in the driver's forward field of view and provides
a
safer, more comfortable driving environment.
FOLDING REAR SEAT
The folding rear seat-back, standard equipment on
Monza,
optional on all other Corvair models except
convertible, quickly and easily folds forward and down to provide additional
cargo space.
To lower the folding seat­
back:
• Pull on each end of the seatback to unlock.
• Swing
the seatback for­ward and down.
To raise the seatback:
• Lift the seat back and slam firmly into place. FOLDING REAR SEAT
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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 lowering the top,
make certain the top is thoroughly dry and that
there are
no items stored in the top well.
When the folding top is to be lowered, the locking
handles located at the front of the side rails near the
windshield header must be rotated inboard. On conver­
tibles
equipped with a power operated top, the top
control switch may then be actuated until the top is fully
lowered.
On convertibles that are equipped with a
manually operated top, grasp the under side of the side
rail rearward of the locking handles and lift rail upward
and rotate rearward until top is fully lowered. Also, with
the manual top, downward pressure must then be exerted
to each side rail until catch clip located at top of quar­
ter trim panel snaps onto the e.nd of the side rail.
When raising the power operated top, actuate the
control switch until top rests on windshield heater.
In raising the manually operated top, the catch clips
must first
be disehgaged from the right and left side
rails. The raising of the top can be completed by grasp-

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Also, all hoses, fittings and the inlet air filter should be
inspected, cleaned and replciced if necessary.
NOTE: If the positive crankcase ventilator valve should
become
dogged, the engine idle will be adversely
affect~d. Therefore, if the engine idle becomes too slow
or rough, the ventilator valve should be checked before
any carburetor ad;ustments are made to compensate for
the trouble.
AIR INJECTION REACTOR (A.I.R.l
The Air
Injection Reactor system is designed to re­
duce .air pollution caused by exhaust emissions. It is entirely separate from the Positive Crankcase Ventilating
system. The Air
Injection Reactor system operates by
oxidizing (or burning) the
hydrocarbons and carbon
monoxide as they are expelled from the combustion
chamber into the exhaust. A positive displacement air
pump, driven by the engine, compresses clean frltered
air, which
is distributed and injected at the exhaust part
of each cylinder. This fresh air mixes with the hot exhaust
gases and promotes further oxidation (or burning) of
both hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide by converting
some
of them to carbon dioxide and water. This does not
reduce 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 required.
The Air
Injection Reactor system should have the A.I.R. pump filter serviced and the drive belt inspected
for
wear and tension every 12 months or 12,000 miles,
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whichever occurs frrst. In addition, complete effectiveness
of the system, as well as full power and performance,
depends upon idle speed, ignition timing, and idle fuel
mixture being
set according to specifrcation. A quality
tune-up which includes
these adjustments should be per­
formed periodically to assure normal engine efficiency,
operation and performance.
STEERING GEAR
Every 36,000 miles -Re­
move frller plug and
check lubricant level. If
necessary, add water
resistant EP chassis lu­
bricant which meets
General Motors Specifr­
cation GM 6031 M to
bring to level
of frller
plug hole.
FAN BELT
Every 6000 miles-check condition of belt. Check belt
guide to belt clearance. Belt guide ciearance should
be approximately 1/16" after belt is tensioned.
(See page 49). Retensioning a belt unnecessarily
may result
in premature belt fciilure.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE INTERVAL
Change engine oil each 4 months. If more than
6000 miles are driven in a 4-month period, change oil

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INDEX Page Air Cleaner. . . . . . . . . .. , .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .......... 42 Air Conditioning.. ............ ... .... .• . . .20,43 & 44 Air Injection Reactor......... ........... . ... ... 38 Air Recirculating Cover Plate. . . . . . . . . . . .• . . . . .. . . . .. . . 20 Air Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ash Tray. ........ .. ... 22 Battery........... ............ ....•...•................. 42 Brake Adjusters...................... .. .. ... ............. 17 Brake System Warning Light. . ................. 14 Brake Lmings. . ....... ....... ........ ............... 43 Brake Main Cylinder.. ........... . ...... 43 Brake-Parking. . ............ .......... . .. 18 & 43 Bright Metal Parts..... .. ..................... '. 30 Chassis Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Cigarette Lighter. . . .. .... ... .. . . . .. .. " 22 Circut Brea ker. . . . . . ................. .. .............. 15 & 45 Cleaning Hints Exterior Appearance........ .... .... . ............ . 30 Interior Appearance.. ............... . ............. ........ 31 Clutch Adjustment......... 17 Clutch Cross Shaft. . . .. . . . . . . . ... .. . . 41 Clutch Pedal.. .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . .. .. . 17 Clutch Pulleys & Cables..................... . 43 Cooling System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ ....... 34 & 43 Crankcase.ventilation (Positive). 37 Dimmer Switch... .......... ..... 16 Distributor. . . . . . . 42 Doors and Locks. .. ..... .................. .• ................. 23 Driving for Economy..... ...... ...... 7 Emergency Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Engine Compartment.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 28 Engine Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 Engine Lubrication. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .• . . . . . . . • . . . . . . .33& 38 Fan Belt........ .... ..................... ..... 38 Foreign Country Operation. .................. 32 Front Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Front Wheel Bearings.. . ............. .......... . 43 Fuel Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 41 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
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Keys............... . ......... .............. . Light Control Knob ...................... . . Luggage Compartment ................... . Maintenance and Lubrication (Periodic) .. Octane Requirements. . . . . ......... . Oil Filter .... ............ . Pa rking Bra ke Operation . ..................... . Service .......... ...... . Polishing Your Corvair... . . ... . . . . . .. . .........•. .... ........ Positraction Axle. . . ... ............... .. ...... .. .. .... . Radios. . . . .... . ........... . Rear Axle.... . . ...................................... . . Rocking Car .............. . Occupant Restraint Belts .. . . Seats Front Seat Back Lock ....... .•...... Front Seat Adjustment. Rear Seat-Folding ... Service Bra kes. . . . . . . . . .. . ......................... ... . Serial and Unit Numbers .......... .. . Spare Tire..... . .• ......... .................•.•. Specifications. . . . ................... ... .. .• ........ Speedometer ... .. ............... . Starting the Engine .... . Steering Lin kage ...... . Steering Gear ............... . Telescoping Steering Column. Temp·Press Indicator. Tires. Towing ..... Trailer Hauling. Transmission Manual Operation. ................ . ....... .. .... . Service ................... .. .. ...... .. . Powerglide Operation. Service ...... . Operating Tips ....... . Trouble Shooting Guide.......... . .............. ... . Directional and Lane Change Signal. . ....• ...•.... Warm·up... ............ . ....... .. ........... ... . Washing Your Corvair. . . ........ . White Sidewall Tires.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... .. . Windshield Wipers and Washers. . . .. .. .. .. .
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