Chevrolet 1986 Corvair Owner's Manual page 22

the rubber in the wiper blades. Check the blades periodi-
cally and replace them whenever they show signs of
streaky or otherwise poor wiping action.
Pressing once on the windshield wiper and washer
knob will cause the washer to squirt a measured amount
of water or other cleaning agent onto the glass and will
at the same time turn on the wiper. The wiper must
then be manually turned off, when the washing process
is completed.
Water or cleaning agent needed for operation of
the windshield washers is carried in a plastic water jar
attached to the dash panel withiri the luggage compart-
ment. Keep the washer jar Ailed to a level 2 inches below
the top of the jar.
CAUTION: Be sure to have the fluid level in the washer
reservoir checked regularly, with special attention to
keeping the reservoir fil/ed during periods of heavy use.
GM Washer Solvent should be used as directed to pre-
vent freezing damage and for better cleaning of the
windshield under aI/ conditions. Do not use radiator anti-
freeze as this will cause paint damage.
In the winter, fill the washer jar only
%
full to allow
for expansion if the solution freezes. In freezing weather,
pre-warm the windshield using the heater defrosters
before using the washers.
DIRECT AIR HEATER
THe Direct Air Heater
uses engine cooling air to
heat the interior of the car.
Operation of the controls is
given below.
FAN-Controls blower speed.
Blower must not be op-
erated unless HEAT lever
is depressed.
HEAT=Controls the amount
of hot air to the system.
NOTE: When shutting off the above control lever, pull fully
up until the lever snaps into the latch position.
DEF-Diverts heated air to the defroster outlets.
The windshield defrosting and defogging system
assists in providing good visibility through desig-
nated areas of the windshield under most inclement
weather conditions. For immediate operation of the
vehicle, the windshield should be scraped clear.
OPERATION FOR MAXIMUM COMFORT
• MINIMUM HEAT REQUIREMENTS-During spring and
fall in areas where climatic conditions are less severe,
depress the HEAT lever only as required for your
comfort.
NOTE: In
Dir~ct
Air Heauirs vapor m.ay collectwhen vehicle stands for long periods, keep the HEAT lever in OFF position for the first
few ml!lutes of engine operatIon. This will reduce the tendency for moisture to condense on windshield. 011 spilled on engine
shroudIng may cause odor in passenger compartment. To avoid discomfort, the cause of any odor should be traced and
promptly corrected.
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