Chevrolet 1986 Corvair Owner's Manual page 11

STARTING THE ENGINE
IGNITION SWITCH
OPERA
ACCESSORIES
ONLY
DRIVING
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.
KEY WARNING SYSTEM
A high percentage of car thefts occur because car
8
doors are left unlocked or the key is not removed from
the ignition switch. Corvairs are equipped with an anti-
theft key warning system. Failure to remove the key from
the ignition switch when in the OFF position will cause a
warning buzzer to sound when the left door is opened.
STARTING
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."