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Chevrolet CORVAIR 1962 Owner's Manual
Chevrolet CORVAIR 1962 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet CORVAIR 1962 Owner's Manual

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Summary of Contents for Chevrolet CORVAIR 1962

  • Page 3 Corvair. Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer can 3. Turn ignition switch to START. Release ignition switch your Corvair.
  • Page 4 3rd GEAR (HIGH)-Slowly release clutch pedal and de­ WARM-UP press accelerator pedal. This is the cruising gear for Never race the engine or drive at high speeds until all normal driving with the 3-speed transmission. the engine has had a chance to warm up. Always drive With the 4-speed transmission 3rd gear will provide at moderate speeds for several miles, especially in cold weather.
  • Page 5 PUSHING TO START erator pedal will enable the transmission to shift into the • Attaching points for lifting and towing ore located in more economical cruising gear in the shortest possible • Turn on key and move selector lever to neutral. At 20 the front and rear bumper brackets.
  • Page 6 INSTRUMENTS "TEMP-PRESS" AND "GEN-FAN" INDICATORS These indicators ore extremely important since they Fon" light while engine is idling is a normal condition. All driving instruments are grouped in the instrument provide a constant check on the operating condition of Engine cooling depends on operation of the fan SPEEDOMETER the air cooled engine and the generator of your Corvoir cluster which is located immediately in front of the driver...
  • Page 11 DOORS AND LOCKS DOUBLE SIDE DOORS DOUBLE REAR DOORS FRONT SIDE DOOR - Open The rear doors operate in from the outside by turning much the same manner as the the handle downward and �- : : - - . side doors, but lock and un­...
  • Page 13: Cleaning Hints

    CLEANING HINTS INTERIOR APPEARANCE Chevrolet Dealers offer various types of polishes or road grime and dirt from the white sidewall tires. A fine EXTERIOR APPEARANCE waxes which have proven of real value in maintaining a grade of steel wool will remove severe curb scrapes.
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Lubrication

    MAIN TENANCE AND LUBRICATION OCTANE REQUIREMENTS As in your selection of motor oils it is desirable to choose fuel from a reputable refiner. Fuels with inadequate octane rating or "anti-knock" values for the particular operating conditions under which you use your car will result in detonation. Momentary slight detonation, under full throttle acceleration at low speeds, is usually not harmful, but if the fuel used has such poor "anti-knock"...
  • Page 15 diagonal wheel, and, if changing wheels, remove the TIRE CARE Inspection and Repair hub cap and loosen wheel nuts. Place the jack under the FOR MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE Inspect every 1000 miles for puncturing objects in All models of the Corvair 9 and Greenbrier Sports­...
  • Page 19 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER 17. CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS AND LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE DIAGRAM CLUTCH LINKAGE Check f requently and maintain fluid at mark Every 1000 miles-lubricate the fitting at the pivot inside reservoir below point of each pedal with chassis lube. filler opening, using Every 5000 miles-coat the exposed clutch linkage G.

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