Chevrolet 1986 Corvair Owner's Manual page 25

AIR VENTS
Additional summer ventila-
tion is provided through vent
inlets in each side of the front
passenger compartment. The
vents may be opened or
closed by means of the con-
trol knobs located in the
trim pad.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASH TRAY
The ash tray and cover is an integral unit, which
pivots outward and down for access.
To remove tray for cleaning purposes, press the catch
at inside rear of tray and
lift
from panel.
Press on the optional cigarette lighter to heat. When
ready for use, it will "pop" out. '
IMPACT PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER
. The Corvair steering control system, includil)g the
General Motors developed Energy Absorbing Steering
Column, is designed to reduce injuries to the driver in
the event of some front end collisions. The Energy Absorb-
ing Steering Column tends to decrease the forces acting
on the driver by compressing at a controlled energy
absorbing rate. In addition, in such collisions it limits
rearward movement of the steering column and wheel
into the passenger compartment.
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TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The optionally available telescoping steering column
can be adjusted within a range of 2-
%".
This is to give
maximum comfort. On long trips the steering wheel posi-
tion can be changed to minimize tension and fatigue.
Repositioning of the steering wheel can be accom-
plished at the driver's discretion. Turn the control lever
counterclockwise to unlock; position wheel as desired
and turn control lever clockwise to lock.
DOOR AND WINDOW GLASS
Both laminated and tempered safety glass are used
in the car windows. The laminated glass used in the
windshield is designed to be tough but resilient, and
remains transparent when fractured. The chance of an
occupant penetrating the windshield in the event of
certain collisions is reduced by the interlayer thus de-
creasing injury severity. Tempered glass used in the
side and back windows does not incorporate an inter-
layer, but shatters into small pieces when broken. These
small pieces are characteristically free of sharp edges,
greatly reducing laceration potential.
KEYS
The octagonal-end key operates the ignition switch
and the doors of your Corvair.
The round-end key operates the glove box, luggage
compartment and the optional spare tire lock.
As a reminder to remove your ignition key whenever
your vehicle is attended, a buzzer will sound if the left
front door is opened and the key remains in the ignition
switch (off-or accessory position).