Instruments - Chevrolet 1986 Corvair Owner's Manual

All driving instruments are grouped in the instrument
cluster which is located immediately in front of the driver
to provide quick reading and maximum convenience and
accessibility. The TEMP-PRESS and GEN-FAN indicators
provide important information concerning the condition
of the engine and should be observed regularly during
operation of the car. The information on these pages
will help you understand the operation of these instru-
ments . The illustrations here and on page 14 will ac-
quaint you with the instrument cluster and the instrument
panel as a whole.
FUEL GAUGE
This electrically operated
gauge indicates the amount
of fuel in the fuel tank only
when the ignition switch is
in the ON position. When
the ignition is "off", the in-
dicator pointer will not nec-
essarily return to the empty
IE) mark, but may stop at
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any point on the gauge. Therefore, always be sure that
the ignition switch is "on" when reading the fuel gauge.
SPEEDOMETER
Conveniently located in the instrument cluster di-
rectly ahead of the driver, the speedometer shows at a
glance the speed of the car in miles per hour. The
odometer, encircled within the speedometer dial, reg-
isters accumulated vehicle mileage.
TEMP-PRESS AND GEN-FAN INDICATORS
These indicators provide a check on the operating
condition of the engine and the generator. Both indi-
cators should light with the ignition switch ON before
starting the engine and should go out after the engine
is started. The lights should remain out while engine is