Chevrolet 1986 Corvair Owner's Manual page 15

TRANSMISSION OPERATING TIPS
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.