Chevrolet 1965 CORVAIR Owner's Manual page 26

YOUR CORVAIR CORSA INSTRUMENT PANEL
We feel that you, as owner of the Cor-
vair Corsa, will be more interested in a
constant check on engine operation than
would the average driver. Therefore the
following instruments have been provided
for your use and information.
Tachometer-with a range of 6000 rpm.
Upshifts can be made up to 5300 rpm.
Downshift as desired provided engine speed
in new gear does not exceed 5300 rpm. The
red line at 5500 rpm indicates maximum rec-
ommencled engine speed.
Speedometer - maximum reading of 140
mph. Odometers are provided for both trip and cumu-
lative mileage. Set the trip odometer by means of the
knob located beneath the instrument panel and to the
left of the steering column .
Temp-Press
and
Gen-Fan
Indicators-operate
in the
same manner as on other Corvairs. In addition, a warn-
ing buzzer connected to the temperature light will oper-
ate
if
engine temperature reaches the danger point.
Under extreme operating conditions, momentary engine
overheating may occur. Should the Temp-Press light
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lEFT TURN HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR INDICATOR
GAUGE PRESSURE
RIGHT TURN
INDICATOR
come on, release the throttle and, if the light stays on,
follow the instructions presented on Page 9 .
Manifold
Pressure Gauge-tells when the supercharger
is functioning. Positive readings indicate that the super-
charger is building up pressure for more power. Neg-
ative readings indicate normally aspirated engine
operation.
Cylinder Head
Temperature Gauge-indicates cylin-
der head temperature to warn of approaching overheat
condition.